Production Operative- PC (Grade B-C) Role at Ornua

Production Operative- PC (Grade B-C) Role at Ornua:

Key Responsibility:

Open Product Area:

• Comprehension of waste management procedures.
• Cheese stripping.
• Operating open product machinery (e.g., block cutting).
• Operating product-catching and tray-filling equipment.
• Operating bagging units.
• Utilizing both manual and automatic vacuum machines.

In addition, this role may involve covering machine operative responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Daily safe and efficient operation of (Ilpack and Sandicure) machinery to ensure high-quality product output.
• Identifying and addressing safety concerns and ensuring equipment and its surroundings remain safe.
• Ensuring accurate product, package, and code changes.
• Conducting CIP (Cleaning in Place) and mechanical surface cleaning for all areas as per specified cleaning schedules.
• Preparing machines and managing changeovers for manufacturing operations, following equipment setup/changeover instructions and adhering to work standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Setting up and replacing tooling on various equipment.
• Maintaining a high level of understanding of HACCP and Food Safety standards.

Essential Qualifications:

• A positive and proactive attitude is necessary, along with a strong willingness to work as part of a team. In return, you can look forward to the opportunity to join a leading company that actively promotes internal advancement through development prospects available to all.
• Ideally, candidates should have prior experience in a Food Manufacturing environment, which includes the ability to set up production lines and provide regular updates using internal systems.
• Effective verbal, written, and numerical communication skills are indispensable.
• A sound understanding of Food Hygiene, quality standards, and safety protocols is crucial.
• Capability to adhere to rigorous standards of quality and accuracy in accordance with established procedures, while maintaining a methodical, systematic, and precise approach to work.

Core Competencies:

Defines responsibilities, identifies areas of shared responsibility, and bridges gaps. Offers support and motivation to team members during challenging periods.

Promotes teamwork within the team and extends support for cross-functional collaboration.

Demonstrates confident communication skills, adjusting communication style to suit diverse situations.

Places emphasis on monitoring and enhancing customer satisfaction, fostering positive customer relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• Ornua offers its employees a competitive salary and an array of benefits, including:
• A skills grading structure with regular pay increases, aligning with becoming a multi-skilled Operator.
• A generous holiday allowance.
• Enhanced family leave policies and associated benefits.
• Participation in the company’s pension plan.
• Access to the Company Shop, which provides discounts on various products.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• A “Refer a Friend” program that rewards employees for referring new individuals to join Ornua.
• Participation in the Values in Practice/employee recognition program.
• Inclusion in tech and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Various events and incentives held throughout the year, such as free BBQs, picnics, and pizza events.
• Free on-site parking facilities.
• An employee outdoor area for breaks, equipped with table football, table tennis, and darts.
• The factory is situated within 22 acres of scenic Cheshire countryside, featuring a nature trail for leisurely walks.

Company Overview:

Ornua Ingredients Europe, based in Nantwich, Cheshire, previously known as F.J Needs, is a UK cheese ingredients company. The facility houses an extensively equipped cheese cutting, grating, and slicing facility and is the home of the Spinneyfields® cheese brand. The company caters to the growing foodservice and food ingredient markets in the UK and Europe.

Proudly supplying dairy ingredients to renowned British high street restaurants and quick-service restaurants, there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our top-quality products without even realizing it.

Now, you have the opportunity to join our team and contribute to the production and supply of these high-quality ingredients to well-known brands.