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    Saputo Dairy UK

    Food & Beverage / Dairy

    Cheese Packer

    Davidstow, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-time£33.4k / yearPosted 4d ago
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    Job description

    At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

    SDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly, Wensleydale, and Sheese), functional ingredients and dairy free products.

    This Cheese Packer position is one where you will gain experience of the cheese-making process, supporting the quality of product being made, ensuring they are packaged and meet compliance and quality standards before being sent off to mature.

    The role is one with real progression opportunities, where you can build a career in the industry across a range of areas – including into cheese making, whey production, and quality.

    Your responsibilities will span utilising computers (SCADA) to manage the process and ensure traceability through tracking of data for analysis of the cheese and the process, ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality products.

    This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience within production and food preparation environments.

    Come and join our friendly cheese team today!

    Shift Pattern: 3 on 3 off, days and nights. 7 – 7

    Salary: £33,361.92 per annum

    YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

    • Operating cheese packing equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and production instruction
    • Showing attention to detail and monitoring the process
    • Communicating clearly and supporting with problem solving in the event of a breakdown
    • Maintaining cheese quality by manually handling 20kg cheese blocks and manually boxing up to 10 tonnes an hour in the event of automated machinery being unavailable
    • Keeping accurate records and taking the necessary corrective action to maintain cheese line efficiencies and packaging quality
    • Understanding the need for, and carrying out, hygiene and housekeeping requirements within the cheese department in accordance with relevant schedules and food safety requirements
    • Identifying and communicating opportunities to improve working methods

    YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…

    • Someone who has deep and demonstratable experience working within a food production environment
    • Knowledgeable with basic IT skills with the ability to use a PC/HMI/SCADA
    • Able to demonstrate thinking on your feet with problem solving skill
    • A strong communicator and able to work as part of a team and independently
    • Aware of basic food hygiene requirements

    WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

    • Site bonus scheme (We Share Bonus)
    • Development opportunities
    • Discounted SDUK products (Cathedral City cheese, Davidstow Cheddar, Fry Light, and Clover – to name a few!)
    • Subsidised staff restaurant
    • Holiday entitlement: 17 x 12 hour shifts pro rata
    • Employer pension contributions
    • Health Cash Plan – claim money back up to a set limit of c.£700 per annum on essential healthcare (eg. eye care, acupuncture, sports massage)
    • Life assurance
    • Free, onsite parking
    • Individual allocated lockers
    • My Staff Shop – access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings – providing great discounts from thousands of the UK’s largest retailers & service providers.

    We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

    To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

    Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

    In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.

    Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.

    You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Saputo Dairy UK

    Saputo Dairy UK is a dairy company producing and selling cheese, butter, and other dairy products in the United Kingdom.

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