Mill Operative

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mill Operative in our Kerry Team in Gainsborough, Co. Lincolnshire.

It is a full-time, permanent position. You will be working on 8-hours shift, rotating on days, evening and night, Monday to Friday.

As a Mill Operative, you will play a crucial role in the continuous development of your production area, supporting the delivery of the site plan. You will work together with your team on various processes which include wheat cleaning, mill process, flour heat treatment and mill hygiene.

Where will you work?

The Gainsborough site consists of 5 integrated plants, where we produce variety of products, like flours, batters, and ingredients of meat-free food. Its history dates back to 1963, when the first Flour Milling Plant was established. It became part of a Kerry Family in 1997 and went through significant investments and improvements. The Gainsborough site is based close to Gainsborough Lea Road train station (13 minutes by walk) and has onsite parking and canteen.

What will you do?

Responsibilities of the Mill Operative include

• Handle Raw Materials Oversee the intake, transfer, and preparation of raw materials to ensure high-quality flour.
• Maintain Quality and Efficiency Ensure product quality, minimise waste, and keep the plant running efficiently.
• Monitor Machinery Regularly inspect and maintain mill machinery to prevent issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Team Collaboration Work with your team to deliver the production plan and maintain a safe, efficient work environment.
• Record Keeping Accurately record and maintain paperwork to support product traceability and quality.
• Problem Solving Address and solve non-engineering issues with machinery to minimise stoppages and improve efficiency.
• Training and Flexibility Receive training in various areas to increase skills and flexibility, covering different tasks as needed.

What do you need to be successful?

• Good spoken and written English.
• Good numeracy and interpretation of data skills.
• Food safety certificate; health & safety qualification (desirable).
• Previous SAP knowledge (desirable).
• Experience of automated process lines.
• Previous flour milling or food production experience (desirable).
• NABIM qualifications (highly advantageous).
• Basic IT skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Ability to work in the team and on your own.
• Open and eager to learn, training for Miller will be provided.

Position requires standing and walking for long periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working with tools, working within close-confined spaces, and working within extreme temperatures.

Why join us?

• Competitive pay.
• Career development opportunities.
• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.
• Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more.
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing.
• Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program.
• OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year.
• OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year.
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.

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