Site Operative

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Site Operative at our Edinburgh, UK site. This is a multi-functional role covering several areas of the production and site operations. Reporting to the Production Manager, the main purpose of this role is to ensure the efficient operation of all production, packing and warehousing, whilst also supporting other site functions such as weighbridge, laboratory and hygiene.

The individual must ensure that all health & safety, quality and food safety standards are exceeded at all times, as set by the company. The role is a fixed shift pattern which involves 12 hour shifts over a 7 day period.

• Adhere to company Health and Safety guidelines at all times.
• Maintain accurate records as detailed in each area for performance and hygiene purposes.
• Undertake any necessary training in order to fulfil job requirements.
• Ensure absolute product safety through careful management of all process lines and product handling.
• Supporting the site’s policies and procedures.
• Ensuring milling downtime is minimised to ensure optimum plant efficiency.
• Carrying out food safety checks.
• Weighbridge Operations.
• Laboratory testing of flour and wheat samples.
• Cleaning and hygiene requirements.
• Supporting other areas of operations.
• Employ a clean as you go policy including the removal of waste to the allocated area.
• Lone Working.
• Work towards completing all 7 NABIM modules.

• An effective team member.
• Effective oral and written communication within operations.
• Problem solving abilities to analyse situations objectively and reach logical solutions.
• Food process, packing and warehouse experience.
• Computer literate.
• IPM trained.
• Current FLT training certificate preferred.

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidised health & fitness offers.
• ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life.
• Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave.
• ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.

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We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the workplace.

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