Production Operative - Stourton Dairy
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Food Production · Production Management
In short
Arla is seeking a Production Operative for their Stourton Dairy in Leeds. This full-time, on-site role involves operating and maintaining filling/labelling machinery, performing quality checks, and executing cleaning duties. Experience in FMCG or a related company and a food hygiene certificate are required, with NVQ Level 2 and SAP/SCADA experience being desirable.
Responsibilities
- Daily operation of container filling/labelling machinery safely and efficiently to produce top quality products
- Report and/or correct safety issues; maintain proper safety conditions of equipment and surroundings
- Perform quality inspections on materials and finished product, checking codes, seals, and weights
- Responsible for proper and accurate product/package/code changes
- Perform all filling/labelling operator CIP duties and surface foaming with mechanical cleaning
- Perform simple preventative maintenance (clean, inspect, lubricate, tighten)
- Monitor equipment and process performance and correct/raise issues before they become problems
Requirements
- Good communicator with ability to understand instructions
- Previous experience in an FMCG or related company
- Food hygiene certificate
Desired Qualifications
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent is desirable
- Experience of SAP process order management and automated data collection systems (SCADA, OEE, SPC)
Benefits
- Farmer-owned cooperative with a commitment to fair milk prices
- Commitment to combating climate change, including bio-powered trucks and carbon-neutral dairy
- Producer of Lurpak
- Global company operating across multiple regions
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