Do you have the right DNA to work for us?

 

Dugdale Nutrition Attitude

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• Are you self-motivated, driven and ambitious?

• Are you Passionate about British Agriculture?

• Are you enthusiastic, professional and personable?

• Do you enjoy working as part of a team?

If you are then an excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Production Operative to join a leading FMCG/Animal Feed manufacturing business. You will work a continental shift pattern based on 24/7 working, which is 4 x 12 hour shifts days/nights on, followed by 4 days off.  This is a temporary vacancy with the potential to go permanent.

 

About us…

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Dugdale Nutrition Ltd is a modern family business, leading the UK’s ruminant sector by delivering outstanding products, people, partnerships and performance. We currently have two production facilities based in Clitheroe and Speke that run 24/7.

 

Your responsibilities…

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Reporting to the Supervisor/Production Manager, your duties will include but not limited to;

• Continuous monitoring of the feed production process using DSL control system to achieve daily targets.

• Adhere to quality standards in order reach customer quality expectations as dictated by the Quality and Feed Safety system.

• Weighments by hand of minerals and additives dictated by each individual formulation.

• Setting of raw material routing for incoming deliveries and recording.

• Transferring Raw Materials from the blend shed into the bulk intakes using loading shovel.

• Is an active member of the team and will willingly stand in to cover other jobs within the mill.

• Completion of daily tasks to include cleaning and organising of production areas.

• Perform daily checks, adjustments and lubrication of machines.

• Operation of 25kg bagging plant to help with high demand periods.

 

Person Specification…

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Essential:

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• Previous experience in milling and agricultural feed.

• Experience of production systems and procedures.

• Able to work on own initiative and demonstrate forward planning.

• Problem solving skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to high health, safety and environmental standards

• Able to demonstrate proficiency in literacy, numeracy and basic computer skills in order to complete daily tasks

• Punctuality is key to the role being part of such a small team.

• Attention to detail

• Flexibility during our seasonal production demands.

• Self-motivation and ability to think fast on your feet

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Desirable:

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• FLT and telehandler experience preferred but not essential as onsite training can be provided

 

What you’ll receive…

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• Competitive salary  

• Pension

• Life Assurance

• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program

• 31 days Annual Leave (pro rata to your shift pattern) including Bank Holidays

• Free onsite parking

• Company Health Cash Plan Scheme 

• PPE