Overview
The woof-tastic stuff
Join the paw-some team at Rudie's Kitchen, part of Butternut Box, where we cook up tails of success and wagging tails. We’re looking for hard-working dog lovers (and animals) to join our manufacturing team in Blyth, Doncaster. In return for your tail-wagging dedication, we offer a competitive wage of £12.84 per hour plus a shift premium of 20% (£15.41 per hour) base salary is £27,468, with 20% (£32,961). You might know this role as a Machine Operator, Machine Technician, or Manufacturing Technician, but in Butternut we call this a Skilled Operator.
A Bit About Us
* At Butternut, our mission is to deliver health and happiness to dogs and their humans all over the world. We need a hard-working team and a big kitchen to do this. Rudie’s Kitchen is where our meals are cooked, packaged and boxed for customers across the UK. We are a close-knit team with a family feel and are looking to welcome more like-minded people to keep work life fun and enjoyable.
Role Details
We are pleased to offer a full-time permanent contract, with a rolling average of 41 hours per week on a shift rotation that includes days, nights and some weekends. Working shifts are 7am–7pm for days and 7pm–7am for nights. Examples of rotation patterns include:
* 4 on, 4 off = 2 days, 2 nights
* 5 on, 5 off = 3 days, 2 nights
* 5 on, 5 off = 2 days, 3 nights
A Bit About the Role
* Work in a safe way following all appropriate safety procedures and wearing protective equipment correctly at all times
* Drive line performance and diagnose operational issues on the lines
* Conduct quality checks to ensure product specifications are met
* Perform machine/equipment hygiene and changeovers
* Prepare ingredients for production and mix recipes
* Operate production line equipment to agreed settings
* Assist with waste processing, order packing and related tasks
* Work to relevant standards and Key Performance Indicators
* Attend daily review meetings and contribute to online performance reviews
* Maintain general facility hygiene – floors, walls and conveyors, following a clean-as-you-go approach
A Paw-fect Candidate
* Previous machine operative experience in a food manufacturing environment is desirable
* Strong knowledge of heavy-duty and high-speed machinery
* Good knowledge of safety methods and hazard regulations
* Working level of English (speaking and reading)
* Numerate with good attention to detail
* Comfortable working in a chilled environment and in environments that process raw protein (lamb, pork, turkey, chicken)
* Committed to food quality and to being a supportive team member
What’s In It For You?
* 257.5 hours of holiday per year, plus 8 hours for each year of service (up to 40 hours)
* 39 hours of pre-booked paws days for wellbeing and self-care
* £500 annual learning and development budget
* Private Medical Insurance and dental cover (discounted)
* Discounted gym membership
* Subsidised food from street food vans and pay day pizza
* Butternut branded uniform provided
* Enrolment into the company pension scheme and sick pay
* Enhanced parental leave and private showers, changing facilities and lockers
* Employee discount for Butternut Box products
* Bright kitchen space with lunch facilities and large screen TVs
* Free tea, coffee, and fruit (and pay day pizzas)
* Opportunity to grow and learn with internal training programmes
* Be part of an energetic, high-performing team with team socials and events
* Refer a friend bonus of up to £500
* Free parking and electric car charging facilities
A Few Things to Chew On
* This role is 100% based in our kitchen in Blyth, Doncaster (Junction of A1(M) and A614 Hill Top Roundabout, Blyth S81 8HG)
* We don’t use external recruitment agencies for assistance on roles
* We aim to respond to all applicants; due to high volume, we may not respond to everyone
* We are committed to diversity and inclusion; please feel free to complete the application in your native language if helpful
* We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team that cares for one another
We look forward to receiving your application!
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