Do you have the right DNA to work for us?

 

Dugdale Nutrition Attitude

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• Are you self-motivated, driven and ambitious?

• Are you Passionate about British Agriculture?

• Are you enthusiastic, professional and personable?

• Do you enjoy working as part of a team?

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If you are then an excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Production Operative to join a leading Animal Feed manufacturing business on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. You will work a continental shift pattern based on 24/7 working, which is 4 x 12 hour shifts days/nights on, followed by 4 days off.

 

About us…

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Dugdale Nutrition Ltd is a modern family business, leading the UK’s ruminant sector by delivering outstanding products, people, partnerships and performance. We currently have two production facilities based in Speke and Clitheroe that run 24/7.

 

Your responsibilities…

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Reporting to the Team Leader/Site Manager, your duties will include but not limited to;

• Continuous monitoring of the feed production process using our DSL control system to achieve daily targets.

• Adhere to quality standards in order reach customer quality expectations as dictated by the Quality and Feed Safety system

• Weighments by hand of minerals and additives dictated by each individual formulation.

• Setting of raw material routing for incoming deliveries and recording.

• Filling using the front end loader of raw material bins from storage in the warehouse.

• Loading of finished feed vehicles and completing documentation.

• Completion of daily tasks to include cleaning and organising of production areas.

• Maintenance and replacement of consumable items associated with the production process such as dies, rollers, screens and beaters along with daily adjustments and lubrication of machines.

• Operation of our bagging and toting machine. These include but bagging into 25kg bags and into flexible IBC tote bags of finished feed for dispatch

 

Person Specification…

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Essential:

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• Previous experience in milling and agricultural feed.

• Experience of production systems and procedures.

• Able to work on own initiative and demonstrate forward planning.

• Problem solving skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to high health, safety and environmental standards.

• Able to demonstrate proficiency in literacy, numeracy and basic computer skills in order to complete daily tasks.

• Punctuality is key to the role being part of such a small team.

• Attention to detail.

• Flexibility during our seasonal production demands.

• Self-motivation and ability to think fast on your feet.

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Desirable:​

• FLT and telehandler experience preferred but not essential as onsite training can be provided.

 

What you’ll receive…

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• Competitive Salary

• Pension

• Life Assurance

• 31 days Annual Leave (pro rata to your shift pattern)

• Free onsite parking

• Company Cash plan Scheme 

• PPE