Warehouse Operative - Band C (Multiskilled)

At Ford Farm Cheesemakers, Ashley Chase Estate Ltd, we are one of the few remaining traditional farmhouse cheddar makers, producing three quarters of the UK volume.

We have been perfecting the art of traditional cheese making for over forty years, though the recipes and methods go back much further – over 600 years in fact. We believe it’s the dedication to these time-honoured traditions that make Ford Farm Cheddars some of the finest in the world. We are always on the look out to recruit great people who have a passion for all things cheese. Located in rural Dorset a short distance from Dorchester and the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.

We currently have vacancies in our Warehouse for 2 full time Multiskilled Operatives. These positions work 42.5 hours per week from January to June and 45 hours per week from July to December.

To operate and monitor production and/or warehouse equipment as per the company’s standard operating procedures (SOP’s) to achieve product that is within internal and external specifications and within critical control points (CCP’s).

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities: As per Band B Operative plus;

1. Undertake tasks in the production areas as required including sealing product and checking for any quality issues, taking samples, monitoring and recording results as required

2. Undertake tasks on and off-site ensuring stock levels, system accuracy and food safety standards are maintained at all times.

3. Contributing to improvements in quality and performance targets.

4. Operate machinery such as bowl choppers, extruders and cutting equipment correctly and safely according to SOP and report any issues where machinery does not work correctly or is unsafe to operate. Conduct machine part changeovers and asset care programs in conjunction with Engineering team

5. Use business systems, such as QIS and NAV to accurately manage production & cleaning records for product safety and integrity – including CCP checks.

6. Closely monitor production quality and adjusting equipment settings to meet specification

7. Support less experienced team members to ensure plans are being followed, improve job knowledge and pass on information between shifts and departments and raising exceptions to your Line Leader / Supervisor.

8. To carry out any other work or task determined to be within your level of competence, to meet the needs of the business.

Working within all company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Food Safety, Authenticity, Legality and Quality Standards.

Essential:

• 4 GCSE’s (grade 4 or above including Maths & English Literature and English Language) Competent in using Microsoft software packages


• Knowledge and experience gained in operating within a food manufacturing environment


• Food Hygiene – Level 2.


• Manual Handling


• Forklift Certificate (relevant to area of work)

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2


• People Management Training


• Understanding of continuous improvement


• Able to work in a role that has physical demands

Skills/Aptitude:

• Good verbal and legible written communication


• Basic knowledge and understanding of operational processes and procedures


• Flexible and adaptable approach


• Methodical and good attention to detail

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free parking


• Life insurance


• On-site parking


• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift


• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person