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DN CLITHEROE - PRODUCTION OPERATIVE

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?

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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

  • Desirable:

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

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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

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