Position Title: Flake Operator Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Position Location: Whittlesey Grade: Scale NO GRADE Requisition ID: 38709 There's nothing beige about McCain Except our potatoes - and we're extremely passionate about them. When you join McCain, you'll be joining the biggest player in the frozen potato game, bringing people together around the nation for over 60 years by sharing simple, delicious planet friendly food. We've partnered with thousands of the country's supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, hospitals, and schools to change the way people see the humble spud. It's all about elevation and creating something better. So, come and make your career at McCain Foods. ABOUT THE ROLE: Whilst working as part of a team within the Packing and Process departments, the Flake Operator ensures the processed flake is packed to company standard, maintaining quality, hygiene, maximum production and safety standard at all times Key tasks of the role include, but are not limited to: Flexible in learning all aspects and job roles within the department i.e., packing, covering for other operators where necessary Carries out all duties with due regard to company safety and working practices Ensures that, where appropriate, all company documentation and procedures are followed and executed in the correct manner to company requirements Make sure appropriate daily and weekly cleaning is carried out, ensuring that hygiene, Health and Safety and Food Safety standards are met. This includes end of production clean up e.g. cleaning machines and conveyors and floor Assists the departments in relieving other operators for breaks Identifies and reports any faults to the Senior Operative/FLM and to Engineers where necessary Operates a clean as you go policy, such as gathering and removing waste from the department - filter paper, cartons, poly etc. Assists in cleaning the department/s to an AIB Gold Standard Carries out all reasonable additional duties when requested Escalate immediately reporting on the status of any non-compliance in the system or process to management for counter measure or immediate remedy WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR The ideal candidate will be someone with experience of working in a similar role within a food manufacturing environment, with and attention to detail and knowledge of correct manual handling techniques. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Although we do encourage you to taste the goods you'll be pleased to know we don't pay you in chips. For working hard, you'll also get a great hourly rate and some pretty good benefits including: An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay Optional health cash plan Cycle to work scheme 'Chips In' Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact tothe long-term development of McCain communitiesacross the globe And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an impressive 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out. WHAT HOURS WILL I WORK? The shift pattern is 2 days 7am-7pm, 1 day off, 2 nights 7pm-7am followed by 3 days off. McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Manufacturing Division: GB Manufacturing & Supply Chain Department: FF - Process - A Shift Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Whittlesey Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd