Process Operator

Andros is a family-owned company based in south west France, a global leader in fruit transformation and chilled dairy products manufacturing. In the UK, it is best known for Bonne Maman, a simple, high quality, wholly natural product now leading the conserve market and rapidly gaining share in chilled desserts and yoghurt.

We are looking for a Process Operator to join our friendly team of 5.

KEY RESPONISBILITIES:

• To follow recipe batch sheets to ensure all stages of production is made to correct company specification.
• To carry out the weighing and mixing of batches which includes the lifting of 25 kilo bags and containers whilst ensuring that the product is processed to customer’s specification and within quality standards.
• To run different Process equipment, using GSI.
• To carry out CIP’s by selecting the appropriate route and monitoring the cleans
• To ensure the correct products are supplied to the filling machined by way of computerised control system.
• To carry out quality testing to ensure that the product is in the specifications
  Monthly stock takes to ascertain stock levels, to monitor stock control, stock ordering and rotation.
• To complete correctly the paperwork in accordance with the standards
• To ensure quality standards are maintained and improved upon by reducing wastage.
• To ensure the maintenance of good housekeeping operate a clean as you go policy and Health & Safety within the department and the site as a whole.

What we can offer:

Competitive salary
Free on-site parking
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
6% employee pension contribution
Subsidised canteen
Free eyesight tests and contribution to lenses
Employee Assistance Programme.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to follow recipes accurately.
• A good degree of manual strength and physical fitness.
• Ability to operate and understand a computerised control system.
• Ability to carry out quality tests whilst complying with Company procedures.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and complete documentation
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with existing procedures.
• Comply with quality standards, whilst showing an ability to understand and recognize where improvements are required.
• Be aware of Food Hygiene and Safety legislation, Food Safety and Factory rules and comply at all times.
• Understanding of pipe routing, incorporating valve settings, pasteuriser, homogeniser settings
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.