Kerry
Production and Mixing Operators - Days
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Requisition ID: 67039
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
We are currently recruiting for Production and Mixing Operators to join our team at our Kerry Portbury site in Bristol on a permanent full-time rotating shift basis.
Shifts are on a two-week rotating basis - Week 1 Monday - Friday - 06:00 - 14:00 and Week 2 Monday - Friday 14:00 - 22:00
This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, where you will be responsible for producing intermediate and finished products in line with customer specifications and production schedules. Working across our Production and Mixing operations, you will play a key role in ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of food safety, quality, legality and authenticity.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team during an exciting period of growth and expansion.
If you enjoy working in a manufacturing environment, have a keen eye for detail and can adapt to different areas of production as business needs require, this could be the role for you.
Due to the location of the site, having your own transport is essential.
Our Portbury site is a dry blending and mixing facility where we produce flavour blends for some of the world's best-known brands. Every week, hundreds of tonnes of product are accurately measured, blended and packed for our customers.
What will you do?
- Follow daily production plans and schedules to achieve output targets
- Produce intermediate and finished products in line with customer specifications and company standards
- Accurately weigh, sieve, blend and mix ingredients following recipes and work instructions
- Operate production and mixing equipment safely and efficiently
- Maintain product traceability by accurately recording and downloading information into SAP
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including CCP checks, washout procedures and quality controls
- Complete all production paperwork, check sheets and system transactions accurately
- Ensure sample requirements are met and submitted as required
- Monitor product quality, authenticity and food safety throughout the production process
- Maintain production KPIs relating to safety, quality and efficiency
- Ensure machinery and equipment are clean, fit for purpose and free from damage
- Report equipment faults, production issues or quality concerns to the Team Leader or Area Manager
- Adhere to all Food Safety, Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards
- Maintain high housekeeping standards within the production area
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What do you need to be successful?
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, food production, mixing or warehouse environment is desirable but not essential
- Good attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed instructions accurately
- Strong commitment to food safety, quality and health & safety standards
- Basic IT skills and ability to use production systems such as SAP
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- A flexible approach and willingness to work across different production areas
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new skills
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Why Join Us?
- Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety
- Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more
- Matched pension scheme up to 10%
- Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing
- Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program
- OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year
- OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year
- MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause
About Kerry
Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Working behind the scenes, every day we partner with customers to solve the world’s most complex food challenges with our range of differentiated ingredients, technologies, and people. We are passionate about what we do and are constantly innovating to create a healthier, more enjoyable, and sustainable food future without compromise. We are driven to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition and will reach over two billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030.
Our Safety purpose: “we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day”. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.
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