About Us

Established in 2000, Extons Foods are now one of the UKs largest independent cheese processing companies supplying sliced, grated, block and continental cheese to wholesalers, retailers, and sandwich manufacturers. We have continually grown and we’re not slowing down! A Family Run business with a friendly hands-on approach.

Role Description

As a Hygiene Operative you will play a significant role in ensuring the smooth operation of the business through keeping the factory clean and reducing the risk of listeria. The role will vary, but the work will predominately be spent in high care.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled daily and weekly cleaning tasks.
• Dismantle and reassemble production lines (Some heavy lifting may be involved).
• Deep clean production areas on a weekly basis.
• Actively support and promote the ‘One Team’ ethos of working and supporting between departments.
• Ensure all tasks undertaken, comply with the company procedures, for Health and Safety reasons and Hygiene standards.
• Ensuring that the cleaning equipment and PPE are always functioning correctly.
• Report any incidents or concerns to your team leader or manager.
• Maintain and replenish stocks of cleaning materials and report any shortages to the appropriate person(s).
• Safely prepare, handle, and dispose of cleaning chemicals and disinfectants used in line with your hygiene duties.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks, as directed by management.