Chocolate Manufacturing Process Operator
3 days ago
GCB Cocoa UK is a Chocolate and Cocoa processor based in Suffolk who are currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable Process Operators. You will be willing to learn new skills to manufacture Chocolate in a state-of-the-art purpose-built facility.
Working Pattern:
3 Rotating Shifts – 22.00; 06.00 – 14.00; 22.00 – 06.00; Monday – Friday, rotating weekly)
We offer:
- Base Salary of £26,800 + Shift Allowance of £150 per month (2 shift) increasing to £200 per month (3 shift) as volumes increase.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme: 5% Employee pension contributions are matched by 5% Employer pension contribution.
- 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 25 days after 2 years' service.
- Free on-site parking and hot drinks
Essential skills and experiences:
- The ability to follow written instructions and perform basic calculations
- Previous experience of working to robust Quality standards and following procedures
- The ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels and confident to escalate any issues to ensure quality and safety
- Strong computer literacy – e.g. able to input data, confirm settings on machinery and produce reports with training
- Conscientious with strong attention to detail
- A passion for chocolate
Desirable skills and experiences:
- Experience working in food manufacturing or with food safety standards
- Basic Food Hygiene qualification
- Knowledge of HACCP
- Experience of working with chocolate
In this role you will:
- Handle Ingredients on an industrial scale for the purpose of chocolate manufacturing
- Operate depositing lines to produce Solid Chocolate for remelting, recipe inclusions and decorations.
- Undertake packaging, storage and distribution tasks.
- Maintaining accurate records in line with BRC Food Safety standards and customer requirements
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Work closely with Operational, Logistics and Hygiene teams to maximise production quality and efficiency
- Uphold exceptional Health and Safety standards
- Build a comprehensive knowledge of ingredients and processes to ensure production meets customer requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sudbury CO10 7QR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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