Production Operator

Great Ryburgh, U.K.mid

Manufacturing & ProductionProduction Operator

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Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety, following Safe Systems of Work, training and wearing of correct PPE as required. Operation of plant equipment to optimum levels of performance to deliver the production schedule.

Requirements Summary

The role of the production operator is to support the wider production team in producing quality malted ingredients. This is a shift based role working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern,

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Manufacturing & ProductionProduction Operator

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson has over 3500 employees across the UK, Europe, the US and Canada. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services, and investing in our people and our communities.

Richardson’s UK operations encompass oat milling, malting, animal feed and ingredient processing. Operating under Richardson Oat Milling, Crisp Malt, EDME, and Micronized Food Products (MFP), Richardson supplies the domestic and international food, brewing, and distilling industries.

We currently have an opportunity for a Production Operator at our Crisp Malt, Great Ryburgh location. Offering a salary of up to £38,000 (£17.40 per hour) inclusive of shift premium, subject to experience and qualifications.

The role of the production operator is to support the wider production team in producing quality malted ingredients. This is a shift based role working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, rotating days and nights between the hours of 06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00 nights.

Responsibilities

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→Health & Safety, following Safe Systems of Work, training and wearing of correct PPE as required.
→Operation of plant equipment to optimum levels of performance to deliver the production schedule. Operation of plant and equipment to transfer grain between production stages, Steeping, Germination and Kilning. Ensure that Production Process cards are followed as per recipe and document process data.
→Work closely with the engineering department to report faults and the timely repair to minimise production stoppages, operation of the companies maintenance reporting systems to log faults.
→Carry out daily and routine sampling, including visual inspection and moisture content analysis of grain at each stage of the process and to accurately document. Take actions as required to maintain product quality.
→Plant hygiene is maintained to meet food safety and company standards. Carry out day to day cleaning duties associated with the role such as sweeping and pressure washing. Ensure that cleaning documents are completed as required.
→Work as a member of the team to ensure production department deliver high quality products, safely and efficiently.
→Training to be undertaken as required to fulfil the role as identified by the business. Development to be multi skilled across the various areas of production, ensuring business contingency at all times.
→Carry out reasonable requests within your capability.

→Comply with company policies and any training received at all times.
→Ensure that the plant and equipment is operated safely and correctly at all times to deliver operational efficiencies.
→To promote the company, it’s values, and the work of the team in a positive manner at all times.

Commitment to help shape our company
Passionate about our brand, purpose and values and have a keen interest in Maltings
Lots of enthusiasm, curiosity to ask questions and learn
Commitment to high quality of products

Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values. These are embedded in all roles and that applicants must evidence their values as part of the application process and during their employment journey with the company.