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AAK South Latin America

Factory 1 Grade 2 Automation / Warehouse Operative - 3 shift

Kingston Upon Hull
£37.3k/yr
Posted about 20 hours ago
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Factory Operative – Automation and Warehouse

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.

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This position is based on site in Hull, United Kingdom.

At AAK Hull, we operate the UK’s largest refinery for edible oils and fats at our King George Dock site and supply ingredients and finished products to businesses in the food manufacturing, baking, foodservice, and retail sectors. We enjoy working closely with customers to co-develop bespoke products in our well-equipped Customer Innovation Centre.

About The Role

Reporting to the Line Leader, the aim of the role is to ensure the automated machinery operates safely and effectively, supporting the delivery of the right product at the right time and in the right quantity. This role is an operative role within our goods in and automation area and will operate on a 3-shift pattern.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring automated machines including wrappers and stackers are operating correctly, making sure the right product from production is sent to the correct line and setting up machinery during changeovers. You will work closely with other departments and will have the opportunity to develop your skills across the area.

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Working Hours

This role is on a 3-shift pattern and alternates per week:

  • Week 1: Sunday-Tuesday 7pm-7am
  • Week 2: Monday, Tuesday 7am-7pm and Wednesday, Thursday 7pm-7am
  • Week 3: Wednesday-Friday 7am-7pm

Responsibilities

  • Ensure automated machinery, wrappers and stackers are operating correctly and effectively
  • Make sure the correct product is sent to the correct production line
  • Set up automated machinery during changeovers
  • Communicate regularly with other departments to support effective operations
  • Work within the Goods In areas as required
  • Support the loading of lorries
  • Develop skills across different areas of the department through training and upskilling opportunities

About You

You should also possess the following skills and experience:

  • Experience within a similar operative or manufacturing role
  • Counterbalance Forklift License required
  • Automation experience within a manufacturing role would be a plus
  • Good communication skills with the ability to work with other departments and effectively as part of a team
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Flexible approach to learning and developing new skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • A positive and reliable approach to work

In return AAK offers

  • Salary: £37,253.08 per year including shift allowance
  • 10% non-contribution pension
  • Bonus scheme
  • UK Healthcare scheme
  • 22 days holiday allowance
  • Group life cover
  • Group income protection scheme
  • Ride2Work scheme

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Contact and Information

For further information about the position, please contact Emily Lumb, Talent Acquisition Specialist by email: Emily.lumb@aak.com

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer with the unique flexibility of our production assets and deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate and Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice, and Personal Care.

Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of employment and application for employment.

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Skills

Automation Operation
Warehouse Operations
Counterbalance Forklift License
Problem-solving
Communication
Teamwork
Machinery Setup
Changeover Management

Location

Kingston upon Hull, England, United Kingdom

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