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Production Operator (Intake Department)
Ref No: DFP/POI/01/25
The role involves processing production and ensuring that Hygiene, Quality and Health and Safety standards are maintained. A key element of this role is to work as part of a team to ensure that production KPI’s are achieved.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Machinery and equipment safety checks as necessary;
- Maintain appropriate records for department;
- To fulfil daily production requirements as instructed by the Line Leader/ Production Management Team;
- Responsible to keeping downtime and waste to a minimum.
The Person:
- A minimum of one years experience in a food manufacturing environment;
- Demonstrate excellent communication and problem solving skills;
- Good level of written and spoken English;
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines & targets.
Hours of work for the role are Monday to Friday Week 1 – 2.00pm -10.30pm, Week 2 – 5.00pm -1.30am and Week 3 5.30pm- 2.00am.
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