Skilled Production Operative

Skilled Production Operative

Job Title: Skilled Production Operative

Reports to: Shift Manager

Location: Nantwich, CW5 6DN

Hours: Monday to Friday 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm (Rotating)

Salary: £12.75 to £13.70 (Depending on experience)

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A Day in The Life of a Skilled Production Operative

As a skilled production operative, you will work within a team in the factory to ensure the efficient production of our products. Your key requirements include:

• Set up and oversee the production lines in accordance with requirements for start ups and changeover.
• Working in the open product area, understanding waste procedures and stripping of product.
• Operate machinery safely and efficiently to produce top quality products.
• Ensure that all operational documentation is completed accurately and promptly on our internal system that measures performance.
• Be responsible for carefully and efficiently packing a variety of cheese products for distribution.
• Perform quality inspections on materials and finished product to ensure our products are of the best quality standards.
• Be responsible for accurate code changes on our products and packages.
• Carry out pre-start up checks, monitor equipment and process performance.
• Effectively maintain accurate data records and paperwork, control of production CCP’s (Critical Control Points).
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintain your workstation in line with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform to meet departmental goals and quality targets. 
• Ensure that any issues that arise are promptly and accurately reported.

Personal qualities and experience:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential as the role will involve running machinery and equipment.

• You will ideally be a people person as you will be working closely in a team.

• Reliability, punctuality, and consistency are essential to enable you to work effectively as a team member.
• A willingness to learn, share knowledge and develop.
• Adaptability and flexibility as you may be required to work in different areas of the factory, as well as perform other reasonable tasks.
• A willingness to work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
• Good verbal, written and numerical skills.

What Can We Offer in Return?

Brilliant benefits that include 31 days holiday (28 days + 3 b/hols), paid breaks, company shop (discounts on cheese & butter), free tea, coffee and fruit, onsite free physiotherapist, Refer a Friend Cash Scheme, discount on bikes and Tech Scheme, company pension, 24-hour online GP service, free flu jabs, Various events and incentives throughout the year (Free BBQs, Family Fun Days, picnics, pizza events), and personal development through our grading structure.

Our job grading structure clearly identifies the requirements for each role within Operations based on knowledge, skill and responsibility and encourages development in line with personal ambition whilst being fair and consistent. This framework, together with strong working relationships, enables Ornua to be a business where people belong and feel valued and can grow.

Why Ornua?

• Ornua operates from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and has sales and marketing teams working in-market across all four corners of the globe.
• The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients.
• Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products and for the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufactures and foodservice customer across the world. 
• Our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business as a purpose and values-led organisation, creating value for Irish dairy farming families.
• Our Values lie at the core of everything we do. Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together.
• We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.