Dairy Process Operator
| POST LOCATION: |
Magheralin, Northern Ireland |
| ACCOUNTABLE TO: |
Departmental Team Leader |
| ROLE PURPOSE: |
The efficient and safe production, packing and labelling of cheese and related products, in accordance with PSOP’s and daily make plans.
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RESPONSIBILITIES AND MEASURES OF SUCCESS
The main job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Compliance with PSOPs and safe working practices.
- By monitoring product and process performance and carrying out all necessary quality tests, make appropriate process and quality adjustments to ensure product compliance with internal and external standards.
- Effectively communicate with all appropriate personnel within your sphere of responsibility.
SPECIFIC DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cheese Production
Ensure that UF and Packing department personnel are advised as soon as possible of any production issues that may have process implications for their department
Packing
Assist QA operators in product release / hold duties when requested by your Team Leader.
String
- Process, pack, and accurately label string/shred products
- Effectively operate string/shred equipment
- Assist QA operators in product release / hold duties when requested by your Team Leader.
- Required to work within high and low care production areas
- Use of HMI (Human Machine Interface) data systems for the operation of equipment
- Regular wash, clean downs of equipment to ensure required hygiene standards
- Dissembling equipment, placing items in COP (clean off Place) tank and hosing and foaming all other equipment and area which requires working with chemicals, high noise levels and humid conditions
- Will be required to cover all areas of production/processing as and when required by the business.
- Carry out and comply with all company policies, procedures and instructions and any other reasonable duties deemed necessary by the company.
ESSENTIAL
The successful candidate must have:
Qualifications and training:
- Demonstrate competent numeracy and literacy skills
Experience:
- Minimum of 6 months relevant work experience within a production or manufacturing environment
Specialist Knowledge:
- Knowledge of standards, equipment and/or processes within a production or manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of safe working practices and what constitutes a safe place of work
Skills and Abilities
- Good communication skills
- Able to maintain accurate records
- Able to display initiative and apply problem-solving & planning skills
- Able to work unsupervised
- Able to work as part of a team
Behaviours
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Committed to quality
- Self-motivated & teamwork-oriented
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Demonstrate trust and respect for others
Circumstances
- Able to work rotating 12-hour, continental shifts with weekend and night shift work included (Cheese and Packing)
- Able to work rotating early and late shifts, including weekends (String / Shred)
Other
- Exemplary attendance & disciplinary record.
DESIRABLE
The successful candidate must have:
- English, Maths GCSE/O Level (or equivalent), minimum of a C Grade (or equivalent).
- Relevant experience in food/dairy manufacturing and production.
- Knowledge of equipment and processes within the food/dairy production environment.
Leprino is an equal opportunity employer.
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