Role Title: Team Member 2

What will this role achieve?

In the Bulk and Mixing area, you’ll be part of a supportive team, operating machinery, performing quality checks and helping maintain high production standards. Please be aware, there is some manual handling involved in this role.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Carry out all pre-start checks.

• Carry out product quality evaluations throughout the shift.

• Control and operate a variety of processes and equipment to the highest standards of safety and quality.

• Understand equipment and machinery set up.

• Be able to work in a cross-functional working environment.

• Complete changeovers in your area, following the correct procedure

• Ensure all documentation is filled in correctly and to the right standard.

• Complete shift handovers in your area, following the agreed agenda.

• Train peers and new operatives in equipment use and procedures when required.

• Undertake basic problem diagnosis

• Work with relevant team members to resolve issues.

• Ensure the efficient operation of packing equipment whilst carrying out quality inspections and maintaining a safe working environment.

• Maximise plant efficiency whilst minimising waste.

• Keep housekeeping and hygiene standards at the highest level.

• Support the business with the generation of any improvement Initiatives.

• Good opportunities for progression

Bring your experience

Essential

• Have an understanding of good manufacturing practices and safety at work procedures.

• Can work well with others and be open to learning and change

• We’re looking for people who can work flexibly and adapt to change. You’ll get support to help you succeed.

Desirable

• Ideally you’ll have previous experience as a Mixing Room Operator and PCS7 software knowledge.

• Handling food and operating equipment such as HMIs/ screens in a quality focused and performance driven factory environment, operating large-scale automated machinery within a Bulk and Mixing department.

• Have experience operating equipment such as HMIs / screens in a performance driven environment.

What does the recruitment process consist of?

Assessments – Swift Comprehensive Aptitude and a Workplace English assessment. These should take around 60 minutes to complete.

Interview – 45-60 minute competency-based interview based on our company values and your experience.

If you are an internal member of staff, you might not need to do all the assessments it is dependent on your current role.

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite

It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient – We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.