Food Processor/Machine Minder

We need a new HR person!

We are looking for flexible, proactive and confident Hygiene Operative who is looking to secure a career in food manufacturing.

Working for a global specialty cheese business with innovation at its heart, Norseland brings together Norwegian and British expertise in cheese production and manufacturing. The Norseland “house of brands” includes a variety of increasingly popular cheeses. Taking center stage from Norway is Jarlsberg®, admired by leading chefs worldwide, whilst brands from the UK include the ever-popular Applewood® Cheese, Mexicana® and Ilchester®

We offer an comprehensive benefits package that includes: Time and a half Overtime, free health care cash plan, free retailer discount portal, free parking, company pension, life insurance, free teas and coffees.

Hourly rate including 25% of Night Shift Premium is £15.06 per hour.

Summary and purpose of Role:

• To participate in the high standard of hygiene as is required for a food producing factory and carry out the hygiene tasks assigned to you
• To develop competence in all areas of basic skills described below

Entry Level hygiene operatives will effectively carry out a cleaning process for the following areas and pieces of equipment:

• Wash stations and changing rooms
• Offices
• W/Cs
• Canteen
• All low risk and High care areas and equipment across both sites
• Carrying out Laundry procedures
• Removing waste to the compactors and operating the compactors
• Supporting production lines washout
• Replenishing overalls, toilets paper, soap, sanitiser, etc.

Interpersonal skills:

• Clear communication skills
• Positive Team work skills
• Self-Motivated
• Prepared to develop skills through the company’s training programme as required

Outputs and Deliverables:

• Ensure quality standards are achieved at all times and ensure appropriate action is taken when necessary
• Adhere to all the company’s policies procedures and plans.
• Thorough knowledge of the department and its interaction with related departments
• Ensure the Health and Safety of yourself and others
• Work to achieve Good Manufacturing Practice at all time
• Be proactive in achieving training requirements
• Contribute toward the effective cleaning of all machinery in your working environment
• Comply with any reasonable requests that you have been trained to do.

Training/Skills development:

Upon employment, Entry Level operatives should successfully complete training in the following areas:

Quality Assurance skills

• Foreign Body training
• HACCP
• Food Safety for manufacturing level 2
• Holchem essential cic system
• Allergen training

Health & Safety Skills

• Manual handling training
• COSHH training
• Emergency procedures training

Background & profile:

• Present yourself and a professional and courteous manner at all times
• Achieve required pass mark in English language aptitude test
• Willing to work overtime including weekends when required
• Ensure you meet the standards of personal hygiene required by the business at all times

Working Pattern:

• 10pm-6am Monday-Friday

Requirements:

• Previous hygiene experience within manufacturing required
• Previous experience within food manufacturing desired