Production Operative

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

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