FMCG Milling Process Technician
Industry: FMCG Food processing
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: £40,000 PA
Hours: 41.25 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Two-weekly rotating shift cycle: Week 1: 06:00 - 14:15, Week 2: 13:45 - 22:00
Job Purpose:
To operate, monitor, and maintain cleaning plant / milling equipment within a fast-paced FMCG environment, ensuring efficient production of high-quality products while adhering to safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate and monitor cleaning, milling machinery to process raw materials into finished goods.
Adjust machine settings to maintain product specifications and optimise efficiency.
Conduct routine checks and preventive maintenance to minimise downtime.
Perform quality control tests (e.g., particle size, moisture content) and record results.
Maintain accurate production logs and report any deviations or issues.
Ensure compliance with HACCP, and other food safety standards.
Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to troubleshoot and improve processes.
Follow all health, safety, and hygiene protocols in the production area.
Skills & Qualifications:
Technical qualification or equivalent experience in food manufacturing or milling operations.
Knowledge of milling processes or cleaning plant environment in FMCG production environments.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and process-related issues.
Experience with PLC and SCADA System desirable
Familiarity with food safety regulations and quality standards.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Forklift license or ability to operate material handling equipment (desirable).
Working Conditions:
Shift-based work Monday to Friday (including early and late shifts).
Weekend coverage may be required depending on business needs and will be distributed fairly across teams.
Fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Production efficiency and yield.
Compliance with quality and safety standards.
Downtime reduction and maintenance effectiveness.
Accuracy of documentation and reporting.
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