Join the paw-some team at Rudie's Kitchen, part of Butternut Box, where we cook up tails of success and wagging tails.
We are 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). The 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 support that purpose. Rudie's Kitchen in Blyth, Doncaster is where our meals are cooked and packaged for customers across the UK.
We are offering a full-time permanent contract, with a rolling average of 41 hours per week on a shift rotation that includes days, nights, and some weekend work. Day shifts are 7am–7pm and night shifts are 7pm–7am.
* 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 Little About the Role
* Work safely and follow all safety procedures, wearing protective equipment as required
* Drive line performance and diagnose operational issues on production lines
* Conduct quality checks to meet product specifications
* Perform machine/equipment hygiene and changeovers
* Prepare ingredients for production and mix recipes
* Operate production line equipment to specified settings
* General tasks such as waste processing and order packing
* Work to relevant standards and KPIs
* Attend daily review meetings and participate in performance reviews
* Maintain general facility hygiene and keep 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 English (speaking and reading)
* Numerate with good attention to detail
* Comfortable working in a chilled environment and with raw proteins (lamb, pork, turkey, chicken)
* Committed to food quality and teamwork
What’s In It For You?
* 257.5 hours of holiday per year, plus 8 hours per year of service (up to 40 hours)
* 39 hours of pre-booked wellbeing days
* £500 annual budget for personal learning and development
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance and dental cover
* Discounted gym membership
* Subsidised food from street food vans and pay day pizza
* Butternut branded uniform provided
* Company pension and sick pay
* Enhanced parental leave
* Private showers, changing facilities, and locker space
* Employee discount on Butternut Box for your furry friend
* Bright kitchen with lunch facilities and large-screen TV
* Free tea, coffee, and fruit (and pay day pizzas)
* Opportunity to grow and learn with internal training programs
* Be part of an energetic, high-performing team with team socials and events
* Refer a friend bonus up to £500
* Free parking and electric car charging
A Few Things to Chew On
* This role is 100% based in our kitchen in Blyth, Doncaster
* We don’t use external recruitment agencies
* We aim to respond to all applicants, but high volume may delay responses
* We support diversity and inclusion and are happy to translate applications if needed
We look forward to receiving your application!
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Manufacturing
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