cargill
Production Operator (Refining) - 7 Month Fixed Term Contract
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Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa, and chocolate.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Production Operator to join our Refining team on a 7-month fixed term contract at our Worksop site. Working as part of the manufacturing team, you will be responsible for operating the refining process to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You'll monitor production equipment, carry out routine process checks, complete production records accurately, and ensure all products meet specification.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a food manufacturing environment who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in producing high-quality products.
Shift Pattern
This role operates on a 4-shift rota, working 2 weekends out of every 5.
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- Monday to Friday: 6:00am – 2:00pm
- Monday to Friday: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
- Monday to Friday: 10:00pm – 6:00am
- Weekend shift: Saturday 6:00am – 6:00pm and Sunday 6:00pm – 6:00am
Weekend shifts total 24 hours but are paid as a full week.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Operate pre-refiners and refiners, ensuring all refining specifications are achieved.
- Monitor and control the refining process while following standard operating procedures.
- Complete process parameter records accurately and in a timely manner.
- Carry out routine process checks and record results to ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and environmental standards.
- Make manual ingredient additions in line with recipe specifications.
- Monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process and ensure finished products meet specification.
- Follow recipes accurately to achieve the required flavour, texture, and product consistency.
- Operate and monitor up to three machines simultaneously.
- Complete production documentation accurately.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping by following a clean-as-you-go approach.
- Ensure Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards are maintained at all times.
- Participate in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and Food Safety activities, including audits and behavioural safety programmes.
- Report any health & safety, food safety, or maintenance concerns promptly.
- Comply with all EHS, hygiene, food safety, and allergen procedures
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REQUIREMENT
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team & to take accountability for areas of responsibility
- Ability to work in a busy manufacturing environment
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Safety mindset
- Must have effective communication skills, be proactive, self-motivated, and flexible.
- Should also have good problem-solving skills.
- Would be desirable to have experience within the food manufacturing environment
- Shift role, including weekend & night shifts
Our Offer
We will provide a fast-paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.
Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today.
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