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Production Operator Pencaitland (near Edinburgh) About the Company We have experienced rapid growth over the past 70 years. Our international presence began in the 1990s and has ramped up over the decades. For almost 10...

 

Production Operator 

Pencaitland (near Edinburgh)

 

About the Company
We have experienced rapid growth over the past 70 years. Our international presence began in the 1990s and has ramped up over the decades. For almost 10 years, we have been developing more sustainable supply chains to achieve our ambition of becoming the leader in agro-ecological transition. With 29 malting plants in 16 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and America, and more than 1,400 employees, we produce 2,400,000 tonnes of malt annually to meet the demands of our customers - large breweries and craft brewers, distillers and other industrial players - around the world.

Thanks to our presence in the world's main malting barley regions, as close as possible to farmers, we can guarantee our customers an exceptional malt capable of meeting the most demanding specifications, within a local and sustainable approach.

Our production, sales and logistics teams around the world are committed to meeting our customers' expectations in terms of quality, reliability and flexibility every day. Our wealth is based on the performance of our production facilities and the unique know-how of our teams, from the support of our partner farmers to the design and production of quality malts that are increasingly sustainable and create value for every link in the chain, from farmer to consumer. 

Leverage Difference • Passion for innovation • Cultivate agile collaboration • Be Accountable

POSITION SCOPE

Days: 40 hours a week, 8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday
Shifts: 42 hours a week, Four days on 6am to 6pm, four days off, four nights on 6pm to 6am, four nights off.
Absence cover and other relief cover: 12-hour shifts, days/nights and may be at short notice.
No holidays to be taken during the designated harvest period

The role is varied, working a combination of day and shift work in the malting plant and silos.  Alongside other responsibilities key tasks will include implementation of plant cleaning schedules, weighbridge operation, harvest works, effluent plant works, and basic operational maintenance tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Malt operations including the Steeping, Germination and Kilning processes. Monitor, record and adjust parameters throughout the process to produce malt to meet customer expectations
Silo operations relating to all grain movements, sampling and pesticide dosing/record keeping
Production of malt residual pellets and barley screenings
Liaise with the commercial team to arrange collection of by-products
Liaise with site management team on any production anomalies
Liaise with the engineering team to identify and rectify operational issues
Completion of all necessary record keeping in accordance with quality procedures
Cleaning of process areas in line with cleaning schedules
Conduct borehole chemical dosing as required

Report on site needs and plan activities with line management to meet these needs
Maintain a high level of hygiene across the whole site including preparation of storage facilities, waste management, yard sweeping and general cleaning tasks
Provide cover for shifts during holidays, sickness and absence when required

Conduct harvest operations including drier operation and shift work
Training and advising temporary workers during harvest and shutdown periods to ensure the highest levels of personal safety are achieved alongside operational needs
Weighbridge operation/cover
Operating effluent plant to ensure site meets discharge consents
Carry out basic operational maintenance tasks and assist plant engineering team
Operate Manitou, forklift, scissor lift as required including moving material from flat stores
Product dispatch including inspecting, preparing, and filling of export containers

Proactive observation of machinery condition prior to use and determination of which machines to use for specific tasks.
Accurately complete all necessary records.
Ensure full compliance with:
Health & Safety at Work Act
Company Safety Procedures
Food Safety Regulations
Company Quality Standards
Environmental Procedures
Undertake training and provide cover in other areas of the plant as required.

With this role there is also the potential opportunity to move towards career progression and duty manager responsibilities.

SKILLS & ABILITIES/ EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Skills/Abilities:

Literate and numerate
Self-motivated
Excellent problem-solving ability
Motivating interpersonal skills
Flexible, pro-active approach


Working Knowledge:

Practical experience in an industrial scale production environment
Health and Safety legislation

DESIRABLE:

Qualifications:   CMC Qualification, IOSH Managing safely

Skills/Abilities:   Willing to learn/train in various areas relating to the position,

Working Knowledge: Previous experience in a malting manufacturing environment

 

COMPENSATION
A competitive compensation and benefits package will be provided. We offer a generous benefits package for those eligible including: Health cash plan, Medical, EAP, paid holidays, life insurance, pension plan, fitness subsidy, loyalty awards, cycle to work and benefits hub discounts.  *Benefits package varies between Burton site and other UK sites (Inverness, Arbroath, Witham, Pencaitland and Turriff).

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