Job Description

Do you have the right

DNA

to work for us?

D

ugdale N

utrition

Attitude

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 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.

Main Purpose

As a production operator you will be working as part of a small but dedicated team within a 4 on 4 off shift system, alternating days and nights as required by product demand. As part of this small team, efficiency and commitment to complete daily targets are a priority.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

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 warehouse.

Loading of finished feed vehicles and completing documentation (bulk out loading).

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 packaging facilities in our ware house. These include but not exhaustive bagging into 20kg/25kg bags and into flexible tote bags of finished feed for dispatch.

Key Skills/Qualifications

Experience of production systems and procedures.

Able to work on own initiative and demonstrate forward planning.

Problem solving skills

FLT and telehandler experience preferred but not essential as on site training can be provided

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to high health, safety and environmental standards

Experience using Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel

Punctuality is key to the role being part of such a small team.

What you'll receive...

33,500 per annum

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

Pay: 33,500.00 per year

Schedule:

12 hour shift
Work Location: In person