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General Operative (Relief)

Ref No: DFP/GOR/05/21

Location: Duncrue Food Processing Plant
Closing Date: 28th May 2021

To provide cover for holiday and sickness absence throughout all areas of production and packing.

To provide cover for holiday and sickness absence throughout all areas of production and packing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Alfa: To produce a top quality edible beef dripping, in keeping with customer requirements and specifications, while at all times maintaining the quality and safety of the product.

Intake: To ensure the intake of the product meets customer specification so it can be used to make a high quality edible beef dripping.

Bleaching: Make sure that the secondary process of oil is finished to the highest standard of quality and safety.

Drying: Produce and pack dried edible beef protein fit for human consumption under strict safety and quality procedures.

Packing: To package a finished product in keeping with customer requirements and specifications, maintaining the quality and safety of the product necessary to achieve this objective.

Waste Water Treatment Plant: Run the WWTP and ensure all effluent discharged is within consent levels.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous work experience in a food manufacturing environment;

• Experience of record keeping with attention to detail;

• Previous experience of cleaning and hygiene requirements in a food production environment;

• An awareness of health and safety legislation;

• Ability to work under pressure to meet targets and deadlines;

• Demonstrate excellent communication and problem solving skills;

• Have a customer-focused attitude.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Previous work experience in the meat industry;

• Hold a counterbalance, reach forklift truck and electric pallet truck licence;

• Previous experience of working on a packing line;

• Knowledge of HACCP and CCP’s.

Hours of Work: (will vary depending on department)

Alfa: 9am – 5.30pm & 5pm – 1.30am / Intake: 9am – 5.30pm, 1.30pm -10pm, 5pm – 1.30am, 2pm – 10.30pm & 4pm -12.30am / Bleaching: 7am – 3.30pm, 3pm – 11.30pm & 11pm – 7.30am / Packing: 6am – 2.30pm & 2pm – 1.30am / Drying: 7.30am – 4pm & 4pm – 12.30am / WWTP: 8am – 4.30pm

To request an application form please contact the HR Department at Fane Valley. Email: hr@fanevalley.wpenginepowered.com, Tel: (028) 9261 0480 or apply on our GET GOT platform.

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About Us

Duncrue Food Processors Ltd (DFP) was established in 1979 and has grown to become one of the UK’s leading Beef Dripping producers. Its primary operation is the manufacture of high-quality Beef Dripping which is sold to the fast food, catering and food manufacturing industries.

With a dedication to total quality, the company has Grade 'AA' BRC approval and has established an enviable reputation for producing market leading products, manufactured to the very highest quality standards. Major investment by the company in our refining and de-odorising plant together with our in-house laboratory has ensured that we are equipped to meet the changing demands of our customers.

Culture

Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the process. We endeavour to develop our people and harness everyone’s potential to deliver a winning team.

Equal Opportunities

Duncrue Food Processors is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based working environment.

Benefits

In return we offer a high degree of responsibility, great opportunities for learning, personal growth and development with advancement within a fast-moving agricultural sector. Health benefits and cover to be discussed with Human Resources.

Our Purpose

To advance the interests of farmers and the agricultural industry through the development of growth orientated agri-food businesses and the promotion of best agricultural practice.

Our Values

Trust: Trusting each other and earning the trust of others

Respect: Treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves

Teamwork: Together we are more effective

Excellence: We aim to exceed expectations and always strive to be better