Description
At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson has over 3500 employees across the UK, Europe, the US and Canada. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services, and investing in our people and our communities.
Richardson's UK operations encompass oat milling, malting, animal feed and ingredient processing. Operating under Richardson Oat Milling, Crisp Malt, EDME, and Micronized Food Products (MFP), Richardson supplies the domestic and international food, brewing, and distilling industries.
We currently have an opportunity for a Production Operative (Bagging) at our Crisp Malt, Great Ryburgh location.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Dry goods Manager; The ideal candidate will be able to work equally effectively in a team environment and on their own, will have good communication skills, be capable of taking responsibility for their work area and production requirements, good attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to ensure process timings and quality requirements are met. Experience working shifts within a production role would be preferable. FLT certificate not essential as training will be given. Applicants must be physically fit due to the level of manual operations required in this role. The role will also provide support to the site Hygiene team as and when required to meet the demands of the business.
Key Duties and responsibilities
Comply with company policies and any training always received.
The Health & Safety of yourself and colleagues is always maintained by following Safe Systems of Work, training and wearing correct PPE as required. Reporting of Accidents, Near Misses and Hazards
Ensure that the workplace is always maintained to acceptable standards to reduce to the risk of Hazards.
Ensure that plant and equipment is always operated safely & correctly to deliver operational efficiencies.
Support other areas of the business if requested to meet operational needs.
Raise and report plant defects using the CMMS.
Support engineering activities as required to ensure timely manner of repair to minimize production downtime.
Carry out any routine inspections of plants or equipment as requested.
Carry out hygiene tasks across the site as required to maintain standards.
FLT Operations to move stock between production and warehouse and loading of vehicles.
Operations of the malt handling, bagging, and crushing plant equipment
Use of site stock control label and scanning PDA systems
Completion of productions records, reporting maintenance and safety issues
General Responsibilities:
To demonstrate and support a commitment to Equal Opportunities, diversity, and customer care in accordance with established good practice and guidelines.
To ensure that own personal performance and knowledge are continuously assessed for improvement.
Support the Maltings Manager, Dry Goods Manager and Sales & Marketing teams with preparation and delivery of site visits and experience days.
Site audit preparation and support during and for inspections external agencies, Environmental Agency, HSE, customer audits as required.
To have up to date knowledge of H&S working directives and good practice. Awareness of own health and safety and how it may affect others in the workplace. Report any health and safety concerns to your line manager or Group Health and Safety Manager.
Take responsibility for ensuring you are fully trained and aware of all company policies and procedures.
To always promote the company and the work of the team in a positive manner.
Person Specification
Essential qualities and behaviours we're looking for.
Commitment to help shape our Dry goods/Warehouse processes and department.
Passionate about our brand, purpose and values and have a keen interest in Maltings.
Self-motivated and commercially driven to reach KPIs and sales targets.
Lots of enthusiasm, curiosity to ask questions and learn.
Be resilient, adaptable to change and have the grit to learn from mistakes.
Ability to bring a team together through inspiration, motivation, and a sense of team spirit.
Proven problem solver: mitigating risk and proposes solutions whilst also seeking help, if needed with a key ability to find solutions for problems
Qualifications, skills and experience
Essential
Safety awareness
Demonstratable problem solving abilities and Quality awareness
Have a flexible approach to working hours.
Confident in using computer-based maintenance systems and Microsoft.
Full UK driving license
Desirable
Experience working within Maltings
Familiar with SCADA control systems
FLT License
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