About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for Production Operatives to join our growing Kerry Team in Cam, near Dursley in Gloucestershire.

It is a full-time, permanent position with 4 days on 4 days off shift pattern. During periods of increased demand, voluntary overtime with increased pay is available.

Kerry Cam site is a well-established, small factory with about 35 employees. It is a regional centre for Gum Acacia production, which is used for global food, beverage, and pharmaceutical markets. The site has onsite parking, and it is located close to Cam & Dursley train station (less than 15 mins walk) and bus stops (2 mins walk).

Previous experience as Production Operative, Picker/Packer, Site Operative, General Operative and similar is advantageous.

What’s in it for you? Competitive rate with great shift allowance, opportunity for career development, matched pension scheme (up to 10%) and access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform (discounts on retailers online and in store, travel deals and more).

Key responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a Production Operative will include:

• Manage raw materials and finished goods
• Operate process & packing machinery and equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure process & packing machinery, equipment and production areas are kept clean and in-line with cleaning schedules.
• Follow Health & Safety (H&S) policies and procedures, Kerry Manufacturing Standards and hygiene standards as documented by site & global standards.
• Follow site’s Environmental & Energy policies and taking measures to reduce energy usage where possible.
• Ensure areas designated to your role are compliant to internal and external audit standards.
• Ensure all paperwork/data entry is completed as required. Use of Intelex systems to report observations, incidents, non-conformities.
• Promote and encourage food safety awareness & a zero tolerance approach to foreign material presence.
• Carry out Quality Assurance checks. Ensure samples are taken for Quality Control testing
• Completion of GMP checks in alignment with site G6 programme.
• Carry out Forklift Truck (FLT) inspections
• Carry out any additional task that is reasonably requested of them by their Leading Hand or a member of the management team.

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When working in Wet Area they also will include:

• Maintain material traceability
• Manage left-over material correctly labelled with SAP codes
• Manage waste generated in the area during the shift period. Card & plastic waste is baled.
• Stock accuracy and reconciliation
• Carry out daily filters and consumables count. Notify Leading Hand so that stocks can be replenished or of any shortages.

Qualifications and skills

Core Competencies:

• Team player
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Good communicator
• Ability to work unsupervised for long periods of time
• To work within Health & Safety guidelines.
• Ability to train of various lifting equipment

Qualifications:

• A basic PC skill level
• An understanding of general manufacturing procedures.
• Previous experience using SAP or similar manufacturing programmes.
• Food safety / HACCP basic level
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate desirable

About Kerry

A career with Kerry Taste & Nutrition offers you an opportunity to shape how people across the globe view food and beverage while providing you opportunities to explore and grow as your interests do. With our commitment to a sustainable future, a career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.