Production Skilled Operator

Role: Skilled Operative Production

Career Step Level: Step level 1.2

Location: Blyth, Worksop

Salary: £34,268.01, £16.02 per hour

Hours: This is a full-time permanent contract with a rolling average of 41 hours per week on a shift rotation of days and some weekend work. Day shifts are 7am to 7pm and nights 7pm to 7am. Examples of rotations 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).

Fresh Food, Happy Dogs.

We believe dogs deserve the healthiest, most natural and tastiest meals - with none of the nasties. That’s why we make FRESHly prepared food, cooked just like home and delivered direct to customers in perfect portions. As a B-Corp certified company, you’re joining a sustainable business that genuinely cares about our people, our products and our impact on the planet. Our goal is simple: to help dogs live healthier, happier, and longer lives, while leaving humans smiling after every interaction.

The job:

• 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’

What we're looking for:

• 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)
• We are passionate about building a diverse & inclusive team that cares for one another. We expect all team members to live by our values.

Our 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 to support wellbeing and self-care
• Enrollment into EAP 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
• Subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and pay day pizzas
• Butternut branded uniform provided (fleece, footwear, hi-vis)
• Enrolment into the company pension scheme and sick pay
• Enhanced parental leave
• Private showers, changing facilities and dedicated locker space
• Employee discount on Butternut Box for pets
• Clean, bright kitchen space with lunch making facilities and large screen TVs
• Free tea, coffee, and fruit (and pay day pizzas)
• Opportunity to grow, develop and learn with internal training programmes
• Be part of an energetic and high performing team
• Team socials & events
• Refer a friend bonus of up to £500
• Free parking and electric car charging

The interview process:

• Initial call with a dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner, carried out remotely
• Skills/Behaviours interview, usually carried out in person

Important things to note:

• This role is 100% based in our kitchen in Blyth, Doncaster
• You might know this role as a Machine Operator, Machine Technician, Manufacturing Technician but in Butternut, we call this a Skilled Operator
• We aim to respond to all applicants personally, however, due to the high volume of applications we may be unable to respond to everyone
• We are committed to social and environmental responsibility and continually improving our performance
• Butternut Box is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion
• We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives
• We look forward to receiving your application

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