Production Skilled Operator

Full-time permanent role as a Skilled Operator at Butternut Box's kitchen in Blyth. Working a rolling average of 41 hours per week on a shift rotation of days (7am to 7pm) and nights (7pm to 7am), with some weekend working. Shift patterns include 4 on/4 off (2 days, 2 nights), 5 on/5 off (3 days, 2 nights) and 5 on/5 off (2 days, 3 nights). The role is 100% based in the kitchen in Blyth. Butternut Box is a B-Corp certified company that produces fresh, freshly prepared dog food delivered to customers across the UK and Europe. Also known as Machine Operator, Machine Technician or Manufacturing Technician.

Responsibilities

Work in a safe way, following all appropriate safety procedures and wearing protective equipment correctly at all times; Conduct quality checks, ensuring that we meet product specifications; Perform machine/equipment hygiene and changeovers; Preparing ingredients for production and mixing our recipes; Operation of production line equipment to the agreed operational settings; Maintain accurate digital records, including CCP checks and IMS records, utilizing tablet devices and general computer literacy; Other general tasks: waste processing, order packing, etc; Work to relevant standards and Key Performance Indicators; Occasional attendance and contribution at the short interval controls meetings, and regular attendance/contribution at online performance reviews; General facility hygiene - floors, walls and conveyors, etc., and working in a manner that epitomises 'clean as you go'

Requirements

Working level of speaking English; Previous experience as a Senior Operator, or Machine Operator in a fast-moving production environment; Ability to read English; Numerate (able to understand and work with numbers); Good attention to detail; Comfortable working in a chilled environment; Comfortable working in an environment that processes raw protein (lamb, pork, turkey, chicken)

Benefits

257.5 hours of holiday per year (equivalent to 33 days holiday), plus an extra 8 hours for each year of service (up to 40 hours); 39 hours of pre-booked paws days; EAP 'Telus' offering free financial planning, counselling, mental health support and more; £500 annual budget for personal learning and development; Discounted Private Medical Insurance and dental cover; Discounted gym membership with 'MyGymDiscounts'; Subsidised food from street food vans and pay day pizza; Butternut branded uniform provided (fleece, footwear, hi-vis); Company pension scheme and sick pay; Enhanced parental leave; Private showers, changing facilities and dedicated locker space; Employee discount on Butternut Box; Kitchen space with lunch making facilities and large screen TVs; Free tea, coffee, and fruit; Internal training programmes; Team socials & events; Refer a friend bonus of up to £500; Free parking and electric car charging