Production Operative Speke

Do you have the right DNA to work for us?

Dugdale Nutrition Attitude

• Are you self-motivated, driven and ambitious?
• Are you Passionate about British Agriculture?
• Are you enthusiastic, professional and personable?
• Do you enjoy working as part of a team?

If you are then an excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Production Operative to join a leading Animal Feed manufacturing business. You will work a continental shift pattern based on 24/7 working, which is 4 x 12-hour shifts days/nights on, followed by 4 days off. 

About us…

Dugdale Nutrition Ltd is a modern family business, leading the UK’s ruminant sector by delivering outstanding products, people, partnerships and performance. We currently have two production facilities based in Speke and Clitheroe that run 24/7.

Your responsibilities…

Reporting to the Team Leader/Site Manager, your duties will include but not limited to;

• Continuous monitoring of the feed production process using our DSL control system to achieve daily targets.
• Adhere to quality standards in order reach customer quality expectations as dictated by the Quality and Feed Safety system
• Weighments by hand of minerals and additives dictated by each individual formulation.
• Setting of raw material routing for incoming deliveries and recording.
• Filling using the front end loader of raw material bins from storage in the warehouse.
• Loading of finished feed vehicles and completing documentation (bulk out loading).
• Completion of daily tasks to include cleaning and organising of production areas.
• Maintenance and replacement of consumable items associated with the production process such as dies, rollers, screens and beaters along with daily adjustments and lubrication of machines
• Operation of the packaging facilities in our warehouse. These include but not exhaustive bagging into 20kg/25kg bags and into flexible tote bags of finished feed for dispatch.

Person Specification…

Essential:

• Experience of production systems and procedures.
• Able to work on own initiative and demonstrate forward planning.
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to high health, safety and environmental standards.
• Punctuality is key to the role being part of such a small team.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility during our seasonal production demands.
• Self-motivation and ability to think fast on your feet.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in milling and agricultural feed.
• FLT and telehandler experience preferred but not essential as onsite training can be provided.

What you’ll receive…

• Competitive Salary
• Private Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Scheme
• 33 days Annual Leave (pro rata to your shift pattern)
• Free onsite parking
• Company Cash plan Scheme