Yard Operative & IBC Cleaner
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As a Yard Operative & IBC Cleaner for GCL Food Ingredients based in Newthorpe, you'll be joining an industry leader and performing various duties within our ever-growing production facility.
Newthorpe, Nottingham, NG16 3PX
Salary £12.24 per hour
Contract: Full Time, Permanent, Site Based
Monday – Friday 07.30 – 16.30 although this may vary with demands of the role
You must be eligible to work in the UK.
Established in 1964, GCL Food Ingredients is a manufacturer and supplier to both foodservice and industrial customers. We aim to work closely with both our customers and suppliers to create a food chain partnership. This brings together all our teams to work not only on innovation and market trends but to help inspire the next generation of meals to our client's.
The Role:
As a Yard Operative & IBC Cleaner your role is vital in ensuring that the yard area is kept clean and well maintained at all times. Your role will be varied and will be working mainly outside washing our IBC's for our Liquids department as well as carrying out additional key operational tasks.
Main Duties will involve but not limited to:
· Taking accountability for the day to day performance of your personal area of operation and influence.
· Safe operation of IBC wash machinery and equipment.
· Cleaning, inspecting and preparing IBC's for reuse.
· Adhere to all Health and Safety standards across site.
· Ensure production always have sufficient IBC's in line with production schedules.
· Ensure 100% safety and quality standards are maintained on a daily basis.
· Ensure your working area is always clean and tidy.
· Process good knowledge of H&S and CoSHH.
· Ensuring readiness in your area for compliance and audit requirements (ISO, HSE, BRC, GMP)
· Support continuous improvement alongside your Production Manager.
· Arrange storage and handling materials in the yard area.
· Sweeping, cleaning, hose down all external areas and metal work including Louvers.
· Be aware of and report damage and maintenance requirements.
· Ensuring that all work is undertaken in a safe manner.
· Ensuring that associated paperwork is completed in a timely manner.
· Willingness and ability to learn new skills.
· Be flexible to cover other positions within production areas.
· To undertake any other reasonable request from the Management Team that contribute to effective operation of the business.
Skills/Knowledge:
· A reliable, trustworthy and team-focused approach.
· Knowledge of appropriate production processes.
· Knowledge of appropriate equipment/machinery.
· Experience of working in a yard/stores area.
· Physically fit and able to lift/move heavy goods.
· Experience of working within a FMCG/Food production environment.
· Good working knowledge of food production associated processes and capabilities.
· Health, Safety, Food Hygiene & Environment Awareness Knowledge.
· High attention to detail to ensure quality standards are met.
· You should have a good standard of English and be numerate.
· You should be adaptable and able to help in other departments as required.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
· Ability to work within a team environment but also have the ability to work using your own initiative.
Qualifications:
· Previous experience in a similar role
· Previous experience in a factory environment
· IBC washing processes and machinery experience is essential
· Working knowledge and understanding of CoSHH is essential
· Counter and Reach Truck licences are advantageous
Benefits:
Don't miss this opportunity to work in a friendly environment as part of an established, family run business. We can offer:
· Competitive salary.
· Company Pension scheme.
· 20 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays with additional service increases.
· Free on-site parking.
· Free tea and coffee whilst at work.
· Continuous training provided.
· Opportunity to develop yourself and progress as the department grows.
If you are a motivated individual looking for a rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person