Production Operative

About the role

 

We have a great opportunity for a Production Operative in our Kerry manufacturing facility in Runcorn, Cheshire.

This is a full-time, permanent position, featuring rotating shift pattern for day and afternoon shifts. Workdays are Monday to Friday with the early finish on Fridays.

 

Early shift: 05:30 – 13:30 (05:30 – 12:30 Fridays)

Late shift: 13:15 – 21:15 (12:15 – 19:15 Fridays)

 

A main task of the Production Operative is to operate safely within the production team, as directed by the Shift Manager, to ensure that the production plan is met on time, in full and to the defined cost, quality, hygiene, and environmental standards. Training for the role will be provided.

 

Where will you work?

Kerry Runcorn is a well-established flavour manufacturing site, producing flavours for various foods and beverages. Recently we have celebrated 40 years anniversary of the site opening. We are situated between River Marsey and A533 with bus stops for lines 110 and 200 conveniently located close to the site.

 

What will you do?

 

Your responsibilities as a Production Operative will include:

 

• Collecting raw materials from warehouse and transferring to production lines.
• Weigh and dose raw materials as per manufacturing instructions.
• Operating pedestrian truck.
• Operating production machinery in line with standard operating procedures and instructions.
• Recording production data in SAP and MES systems.
• Keeping production and warehouse area clean and safe.
• Collecting product samples for quality control in the lab.
• Following Health and Safety regulations on the site.

 

What do you need to be successful?

 

• Experience in food manufacturing and/or pharmaceutical environment is desirable
• Good communication skills, fluent English (spoken and written)
• Basic math knowledge
• Computer literate (MS Office, SAP, MES)
• Great teamwork skills and ability to work on your own
• Great organisation and time management skills
• Reliable and proactive
• Being able to lift up to 25kg materials

 

Why Join Us?

 

• Competitive pay and career development opportunities
• 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 enrol once a year.
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.
• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.
• Free tea, coffee, and fruits.
• Early finish on Friday and Christmas break.
• Staff parties and charity events.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.

 

About Kerry

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.