Hygiene Operative - Scarborough, United Kingdom - McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd

McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd

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Scarborough, United Kingdom

2 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Position Title:
Hygiene Operative

Position Type:
Regular - Full-Time

Position Location:
Whittlesey

Requisition ID: 28632

Hygiene Operative
We are passionate about potatoes. But we're even more passionate about our People

For over 60 years we've been the number one branded player in frozen potato market. When it comes to bringing the nation together at mealtimes with simple, delicious and great tasting food we're kind of a big deal
You won't just find us in supermarkets though.

As well as owning a household retail brand, our respected foodservice business works in close partnership with distributors, chefs and caterers across thousands of the country's pubs, restaurants, hospitals and schools.

We are manufacturing maestros.

And we're passionate about potatoes.

But we are even more passionate about our people.

ABOUT THE JOB.
Did you know one in four chips eaten in the UK is made by us?
But at McCain, its not just about what we make, but it's about how we make it that's important.

We are looking for Hygiene Operatives to join our #WeAreMcCain family.

It's the job of our Hygiene Operatives to carry out scheduled and specialist cleaning across site and production areas, including production equipment internally and externally as required.

Reporting directly to the Hygiene Manager / Hygiene Team Leader.

You will also:

Carry out scheduled and nonscheduled cleaning tasks to the fabric of the buildings and associated equipment including painting as scheduled by Environmental Manager/ Hygiene Charge hand
Carry out specialised cleaning tasks, using some hazardous substances and act on instructions given by the Manager/ Charge hand in accordance with the company's safety procedures
Follow safe use and storage of hazardous substances in line with company policy
Use and operate cleaning equipment and cleaning tools, including UHP water jetting machine.
Ensures that all personal protective equipment is maintained in good condition, i.e. safety clothing, eye protection, face visors, gloves, footwear, headgear etc.
Ensure your own personal safety and that of all personal including others who may be affected by the Company's activities
Challenge unsafe behaviours
Adhere to the duties required for your role within the Health and Safety policy
Promote and enforce behaviours and actions that will prevent all contamination threats to products whether physical, microbial or chemical
Escalate immediately reporting on the status of any noncompliance in the system or process to management for counter measure or immediate remedy

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone with experience of working within food manufacturing in a similar role, and knowledge of the Health and Safety requirements within FMCG.

You'll be a confident and assertive communicator at all levels, with excellent time management, prioritisation, and organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.

It will also be desirable to have knowledge of...

Lean manufacturing principles
Food Hygiene
Previous experience in a hygiene role
Previous experience in painting
Previous experience working across production areas
Confined space trained

COSHH level

McCain "Working at height " trained
Understanding of AIB and GMP standards and audits

You must also have

A keen eye for continuous improvement and who will strive to find areas to enhance our line operations within our plant.
The ability to work at pace, without jeopardising quality and standards.
A team player who can play towards creating our winning culture.
A passion for quality with an eye for detail.

Although we do encourage you to taste the goods you'll be pleased to know we don't pay you in chips.

For working hard, you'll also get a great salary and some pretty good benefits including:

An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay
Optional health cash plan
Cycle to work scheme

- 'Chips In' Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term development of McCain communities across the globe

And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future.

We have an ambitious 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK?
You'll be based at our Whittlesey plant in Peterborough.

If you've spotted our three wind turbines, then you'll know where we are With about 350 employees on site, we're one of our largest plants across the GB business.

Our Whittlesey plant is where we make our famous French Fries as well as our chilled products, such as our Shake Shake Fries.