Production Operator

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Operator in our Kerry Team in Menstrie, Co. Clackmannanshire, Scotland.

It is a full-time, permanent position based of a shift work for early, afternoon and night shifts. Usually, shifts are 8 hours a day, but there are days that will require 12 hours shift.

Our Kerry site in Menstrie has a manufacturing history dating back over 250 years. The current plant has been largely developed over the last 30 years and is now a highly sophisticated, leading edge semi continuous process plant with high levels of automation, process control and hygienic design standards. We manufacture yeast-based ingredients for a variety of food and cell nutrition applications, as well as being a leading supplier of yeast to the whisky industry.

Full training will be provided.

What’s in it for you?

• Great pay with good overtime rates.
• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.
• Various events organized on site.
• Cycle-to-Work scheme.
• Subsidized canteen
• 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.

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities of Production Operator will include:

• Supporting production activities like operating machinery, manually packing 15kg packs into cartons, palletisation and presentation of final product as per customer requirements, following good manufacturing practices.
• Recording production data in SAP and paper on Critical Control Points. Ensuring data integrity on the records.
• Taking case of your and your colleagues’ safety through safety first, quality always approach.
• Escalating any issues on the plant to Team Leader.
• Following all procedures and processes on the site
• Ensuring all food safety controls are adhered to throughout the site.

What do you need to be successful?

Required

• Being able to maintain accuracy and safety in a fast-paced environment
• Good computer skills – SAP, MS Suite (especially Excel, Outlook and Teams)

Beneficial

• Flexibility
• Forklift experience
• Experience in food industry, understanding food safety and H&S procedures
• Experience in working on a shift pattern

About Kerry

A career with Kerry Taste & Nutrition offers you an opportunity to shape how people across the globe view food and beverage while providing you opportunities to explore and grow as your interests do. With our commitment to a sustainable future, a career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Our Values:      Courage | Enterprising Spirit | Inclusiveness | Open-mindedness | Ownership