Butternut Box
Production Skilled Operator
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Skilled Operative Production
Career Step Level
Step level 1.2
Location
Blyth, Worksop
Salary
£34,268.01, £16.02 per hour
Hours
This is a full-time permanent contract, working a rolling average of 41 hours per week with shift rotations of days and some weekend working. Shifts include:
- 4 on/ 4 off = 2 day, 2 nights
- 5 on, 5 off = 3 days, 2 nights
- 5 on, 5 off = 2 days, 3 nights
About the Role
At Butternut, we believe dogs deserve the healthiest, most natural, and tastiest meals, free from nasties. We prepare FRESH food, cooked like you would at home and delivered directly to our customers. As a B-Corp certified company, we're committed to sustainability and care for our people, products, and the planet.
Our goal is simple: to help dogs live healthier, happier, and longer lives, while leaving humans smiling after every interaction.
Job Responsibilities
In this role, you can expect to:
- Work in a safe way, following all appropriate safety procedures and wearing protective equipment correctly at all times
- Conduct quality checks, ensuring that we meet product specifications
- Perform machine/equipment hygiene and changeovers
- Prepare ingredients for production and mix our recipes
- Operate production line equipment to the agreed operational settings
- Perform general tasks such as waste processing, order packing, etc.
- Work to relevant standards and Key Performance Indicators
- Attend and contribute to short interval controls meetings and online performance reviews
- Maintain general facility hygiene - floors, walls, and conveyors, etc., and work in a manner that epitomises ‘clean as you go’
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Requirements
- Working level of speaking English
- Previous experience as a Senior Operator, or Machine Operator in a fast-moving production environment
- Ability to read English
- Numerate (able to understand and work with numbers)
- Good attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a chilled environment
- Comfortable working in an environment that processes raw protein (lamb, pork, turkey, chicken)
Benefits
- 257.5 hours of holiday per year (equivalent to 33 days holiday), plus an extra 8 hours for each year of service (up to 40 hours)
- 39 hours of pre-booked paws days
- Enrollment into our EAP “Telus” offering free financial planning, counselling, mental health support and more
- £500 annual budget for personal learning and development
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance and dental cover
- Discounted Gym membership with “MyGymDiscounts”
- Subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and pay day pizza
- Butternut branded uniform provided (fleece, footwear, hi-vis)
- Enrollment into the company pension scheme and sick pay
- Enhanced parental leave
- Private showers, changing facilities, and dedicated locker space
- Employee discount on Butternut Box
- Comfy, bright, and airy kitchen space with lunch making facilities and large screen TVs
- Free tea, coffee, and fruit (and pay day pizzas)
- Opportunity to grow, develop, and learn with internal training programmes
- Be part of an energetic and high performing team
- Team socials & events
- Refer a friend bonus of up to £500
- Free parking and electric car charging
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The Interview Process
- Initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner, carried out remotely.
- Skills/Behaviours interview, usually carried out in person.
Important Things to Note
- This role is 100% based in our kitchen in Blyth, Doncaster.
- You might know this role as a Machine Operator, Machine Technician, Manufacturing Technician but in Butternut, we call this a Skilled Operator.
- We aim to respond to all applicants personally, however, due to the high volume of applications we receive we are sometimes unable to respond to everyone.
- As our business has grown so has our responsibility to our community, our planet, and our business. We are committed to doing business the right way and continually improving our social and environmental performance.
- Butternut Box is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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