Andros is an industrial, family-owned company based in south west France with a turnover of over 2.5 billion Euros. It is a leading European fruit transformation and chilled dairy producer manufacturing the internationally famous brand Bonne Maman, as well as many private label products.
Andros Group:
- 52 production facilities across Europe and beyond (USA, China, New Zealand…)
- 4 poles of development: Fruit, Chilled Dairy, Confectionery, Frozen Desserts
- A real and a significant will to introduce innovations
- Both a branded
Andros believes in people above anything else. Their success has come from empowering hands-on, pragmatic individuals within a dynamic, solution-seeking and market-share winning organisation. Entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged and consumer satisfaction is paramount.
The work environment is fast, varied and “politic” free. Communication is uncomplicated and direct relying on the trust built through professional expertise and a real team player attitude.
To support our growth, we are looking for a Weigh Room Operator to join our team.
3 shift rotating pattern with a week of earlies 6am-2pm, lates 2pm - 10pm and nights 10pm to 6am.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
You will follow recipe batch sheets to ensure all stages of production is made to correct company specification.
You will carry out the weighing and mixing of batches which includes the lifting of 25 kilo bags and containers whilst ensuring that the product is processed to customer’s specification and within quality standards.
You'll take weekly stock takes to ascertain stock levels, to monitor stock control, stock ordering and rotation.
You will ensure quality standards are maintained and improved upon by reducing wastage.
You will ensure the maintenance of good housekeeping and Health & Safety within the department and the site as a whole.
You will work as a team member, including showing flexibility, adaptability, and problem solving.
Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the production management team.
DECISION-MAKING
Decision making is a huge part of this role. We expect you to demonstrate understanding of the plant in conjunction with problem solving, and always inform your Line Manager directly if there are issues requiring back up. You will also need to be able to proactively look for solutions and seek out help/advice swiftly to avoid issues.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Ability to follow recipes accurately.
- A good degree of manual strength and physical fitness.
- Ability to operate and understand a computerised control system.
- Ability to carry out quality tests whilst complying with Company procedures.
- Maintain accurate stock levels and complete documentation.
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with existing procedures.
- Comply with quality standards, whilst showing an ability to understand and recognize where improvements are required.
- Be aware of Food Hygiene and Safety legislation, Food Safety and Factory rules and comply at all times.
- Understanding of pipe routing, incorporating valve settings, pasteuriser, homogeniser settings.
Company Package
- Market Leader in their products and sector
- Company pension 6% employer contribution (Salary exchange)
- Childcare vouchers (Salary exchange)
- 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
- Company sick pay
- 4 x Death in Service
- Long service recognition
- Wellbeing initiatives – Free flu jabs, free eye tests
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £32,396.87 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Frome BA11 2NQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship?
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
