Production Operator

**The Role**

We are looking for a **Production Operator** to join our Manufacturing site in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. This is a permanent position offering **£29,477, **per annum and is working on a 24/7 shift pattern (days and nights).

**On Offer**:

- £13.50 per hour (including shift pay)
- 42 hours per week (24/7 days and nights) Hourly pay, paid monthly last Friday of every month.

**_Our shift model explained:_**
- The Dupont schedule follows a four-week cycle. Colleagues switch between day and night shifts, often within the same week, and will work for three or four consecutive days at a time. Colleague workdays are interspersed with one to three consecutive days off. Additionally, colleagues receives one block of seven days off during the four-week period._

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Please note there is not public transport routes to our factory, therefore you will need your own transport_**

**The Company**

IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, now employing over 400 people across our 3 UK sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk and Kinmel produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.

**The Role**

The **Production Operator** role is to ensure processes are followed within the production to ensure products are produced in line with production plans, to the highest level of quality whilst keeping our colleagues safe.

**Key Responsibilities of the Production Operator**:

- Following production directions given and ensuring that products are packed using the correct combination and volumes of WIP
- Ensuring that the highest level of quality is maintained throughout the production process, through compliance with relevant Food Safety legislation, standards and requirements
- Following the ‘Clean As You Go’ policy at all times, to ensure that the department is operating to the highest standards of hygiene
- Ensuring that hourly production checks are carried out, and when any issues arise, that they are reported immediately to the Area Shift Leader or the Area Manager
- Monitors the effectiveness of machinery and equipment, through overall equipment effectiveness, where there is an issue escalate through the appropriate channels e.g. reporting breakdowns to Engineering department
- Promote a people safe culture within the department, complying with policies and procedures, reporting any safety issues and plant damage through the appropriate procedures
- Minimising waste of raw materials, products, packaging, chemicals and water whilst undertaking duties within the department
- Undertake training and assist with the training of other colleagues when required. Act as a buddy for new colleagues and provide guidance where necessary.

**Skills, Experience and Qualifications of the Production Operator**:

- Experience in a same / similar role within Manufacturing
- A good standard of education; demonstrates good literacy and numerical skills, able to understand, communicate and report clearly in English
- ** This is a physically demanding role working in a warm and loud environment, you must be able to lift up to 25kg**:

- Food Hygiene Accreditation - desirable.

**Benefits**:

- £29,477 per annum (including shift allowance)
- Overtime up to 12 hours per week: time and a half
- Overtime after 12 hours per week: double time
- Enhanced maternity/paternity
- Pension: NEST Employee contributions 5% / Employer contribution 3%
- Other Benefits: Free parking, free electric car charging, discounted products & free hot drinks.