Job description
Do you have the right DNA to work for us?
D*ugdale Nutrition A*ttitude
- Are you self-motivated, driven and ambitious?
- Are you Passionate about British Agriculture?
- Are you enthusiastic, professional and personable?
- Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
If you are then an excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Production Operative to join a leading FMCG/Animal Feed manufacturing business. You will work a continental shift pattern based on 24/7 working, which is 4 x 12 hour shifts days/nights on, followed by 4 days off.
About us…
Dugdale Nutrition Ltd is a modern family business, leading the UK’s ruminant sector by delivering outstanding products, people, partnerships and performance. We currently have two production facilities based in Speke and Clitheroe that run 24/7.
Your responsibilities…
Reporting to the Team Leader/Production Manager, your duties will include but not limited to;
- Continuous monitoring of the feed production process using our DSL control system to achieve daily targets.
- Adhere to quality standards in order reach customer quality expectations as dictated by the Quality and Feed Safety system
- Weighments by hand of minerals and additives dictated by each individual formulation.
- Setting of raw material routing for incoming deliveries and recording.
- Filling using the front end loader of raw material bins from storage in the blend shed.
- Loading of finished feed vehicles and completing documentation.
- Completion of daily tasks to include cleaning and organising of production areas
- Maintenance and replacement of consumable items associated with the production process such as dies, rollers, screens and beaters along with daily adjustments and lubrication of machines
- Operation of the three blending and packaging facilities in our blend shed. These include but not exhaustive bagging into 25kg bags and into flexible IBC tote bags of finished feed for dispatch.
Person Specification…
Essential:
- Previous experience in milling and agricultural feed.
- Experience of production systems and procedures.
- Able to work on own initiative and demonstrate forward planning.
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to high health, safety and environmental standards
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in literacy, numeracy and basic computer skills in order to complete daily tasks
- Punctuality is key to the role being part of such a small team.
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility during our seasonal production demands.
- Self-motivation and ability to think fast on your feet
Desirable:
- FLT and telehandler experience preferred but not essential as onsite training can be provided
What you’ll receive…
- Salary £27,000 to £30,000 per annum (dependant on experience)
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- 31 days Annual Leave (pro rata to your shift pattern)
- Free onsite parking
- Company Cash plan Scheme
- PPE
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: One location