Production Skilled Operator

Hours: We are pleased to say, this is a full-time permanent contract, you will be working a rolling average of 41 hours per week working on a shift rotation of days and some weekend working.

Such as:

• 4 on/ 4 off = 2 day, 2 nights
• 5 on, 5 off = 3 days, 2 nights
• 5 on, 5 off = 2 days, 3 nights

We believe dogs deserve the healthiest, most natural and tastiest meals - with none of the nasties. That’s why we make FRESHly prepared food, cooked just like you would at home and delivered direct to our customers in perfect portions. As a B-Corp certified company, you’re joining a sustainable business that genuinely cares about our people, our products and our impact on the planet.

Our goal is simple: to help dogs live healthier, happier, and longer lives, while leaving humans smiling after every interaction.

We’ve come a long way since our co-founders (Kev & Dave), hand delivered the very first Butternut Box. Today, we feed hundreds of thousands of hungry dogs across the UK and Europe - but we won’t stop until we’re feeding dogs everywhere. To get there, we need a team of brilliant people who share that ambition to come and work for us.

• Work in a safe way, following all appropriate safety procedures and wearing protective equipment correctly at all times
• Conduct quality checks, ensuring that we meet product specifications
• Perform machine/equipment hygiene and changeovers
• Preparing ingredients for production and mixing our recipes
• Operation of production line equipment to the agreed operational settings
• Maintain accurate digital records, including CCP checks and IMS records, utilizing tablet devices and general computer literacy
• Other general tasks: waste processing, order packing, etc
• Work to relevant standards and Key Performance Indicators
• Occasional attendance and contribution at the short interval controls meetings, and regular attendance/contribution at online performance reviews
• General facility hygiene - floors, walls and conveyors, etc., and working in a manner that epitomises ‘clean as you go’

• Working level of speaking English
• Previous experience as a Senior Operator, or Machine Operator in a fast-moving production environment
• Ability to read English
• Numerate (able to understand and work with numbers)
• Comfortable working in a chilled environment
• Comfortable working in an environment that processes raw protein (lamb, pork, turkey, chicken)
• Please note:
  
  At Butternut, we are passionate about building a diverse & inclusive team that cares for one another. We expect all team members to live by our values.
• Enjoy 257.5 hours of holiday per year (equivalent to 33 days holiday), plus an extra 8 hours for each year of service (up to 40 hours).*
• 39 hours of pre-booked paws days to support good wellbeing and self care.*
• Enrollment into our EAP “Telus” offering free financial planning, counselling, mental health support and more
• Unlock a £500 annual budget for personal learning and development.
• Get discounted Private Medical Insurance and dental cover.
• Discounted Gym membership with “
  My Gym Discounts ” helping you stay fit and healthy
• Satisfy your taste buds with subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and of course, pay day pizza!
• Butternut branded uniform provided (fleece, footwear, hi-vis)
• Enrolment into the company pension scheme and sick pay
• Enhanced parental leave
• Private showers, changing facilities and dedicated locker space
• Treat your furry friend with an employee discount on Butternut Box.
• Comfy, bright and airy kitchen space with lunch making facilities and large screen TVs
• Free tea, coffee, and fruit (and pay day pizzas)
• Opportunity to grow, develop and learn with internal training programmes
• Be part of an energetic and high performing team
• Refer a friend…