Production Operative - Ash Manor

Dale Farm

  • Wrexham
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.CultureOur culture is based on setting best in class standards, working to-wards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.Equal OpportunitiesThe company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace.BenefitsIn return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.Production OperativeAs a Production Operative you will work as part of the Grating and Packing team under the Line to carry out the daily production plan by performing routine packing line tasks including feeding different sized cheese to the grating machines, bagging and sealing of offcuts, packing finished good products into cardboard boxes and SRP’s as customer needs dictate and hand stacking finished cases onto pallets.This position is 40 hours per week with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday/Alternate shifts 6.00am-2.00pm/2.00pm-10.00pm. You must also be willing to work flexible hours including, early starts and late finishes to cover absence/holidays as required.The Role:
  • To ensure safe and timely packing of all the different sized portions of cheese as per the daily production plan.
  • Inspect, check and reject product where necessary to all the company Standard Operating Procedures and training
  • Report any non-conformances/machine faults/issues with cheese/incorrect coding details to Team Leader/QC or Shift Manager
  • Operate and monitor production equipment safely as per company Standard Operating Procedures
  • Keep accurate records of production activities to comply with company and legislative requirements.
  • Work in a safe manner both personally and with other team members ensuring safe working practices and health and safety guidelines are always followed
  • Strictly follow the departments cleaning schedule and support other functions as deemed necessary
  • Undertaking manual handling tasks including hand stacking product/packing into boxes and onto pallets.
  • Ensure correct personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn in High Care/Low care packing areas.
The PersonEssential:
  • Minimum of 6 months experience in manufacturing environment
  • Basic numeracy and oral communication skills
  • Ability to demonstrate good attention to detail
  • Competent in MS Office
  • Proactive approach to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on their own initiative
  • Ability to work steadily and methodically to carry out routine manual handling tasks
  • Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safe working practices and manual handling practices
Desirable:
  • 6 months experience within a similar food handling production environment
  • Basic Food Hygiene
Learn more about the company and to apply online or from the Connected App using the Careers tile.Completed application forms must be received online before5:00pm on Thursday 4th September 2025.Only applications from EU Nationals or those with a valid permit to work in the UK will be accepted.

Dale Farm