• Job Description

  Req#: JR45851

  At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

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

  Here at our Davidstow site, where you’ll be based, we manufacture and produce our Cathedral City and Davidstow cheddar ranges, as well as, our functional ingredients which are primarily used for infant formula.

  This Cheese Packer position is one where you will gain experience of the cheese-making process, supporting the quality of product being packaged before being sent off to mature.

  The role is one with real progression opportunities, where you can build a career in the industry.

  Your responsibilities will span utilising computers to operate the machinery, tracking data and analysis of the cheese coming through, ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality products.

  This could be a great opportunity for someone with food preparation experience.

  Come and join our friendly cheese team today!

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

  Salary: £29,858.88 per annum

  YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

  • Operating cheese packing equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and production instruction.
  • Being hands-on in the event of downtime/breakdown.
  • Maintaining cheese quality by manually handling cheese at 20kg and manually boxing up to 10 tonnes an hour.
  • Undertaking process monitoring, 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…

  • Knowledgeable with basic IT skills. eg. ability to use a PC/HMI (with keyboard skills) with additional knowledge of Word and Excel an advantage.
  • Efficient with problem solving skills.
  • Able to work alone and communicate as part of a team.
  • Aware of basic food hygiene.
  • Aware of health and safety procedures and completion of IOSH working safety.

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

  • Site bonus scheme (We Share Bonus)
  • Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
  • Enhanced employer pension contributions with Scottish Widows
  • Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
  • Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing.
  • Long service regognised every 5 years
  • Life assurance.
  • Discounted branded products.
  • Subsidised staff restaurant.
  • Holiday entitlement: 17 x 12 hour shifts pro rata.
  • 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.

  Our business was founded in 1933. Having sold our dairies business in 2015, we now produce and sell some of the best-loved food brands in the UK, including Cathedral City cheese, Clover spread, Country Life butter and Frylight spray oil. We have a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio including the Vitalite and Sheese brands and also manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula.
  
  Our commitment is to produce high quality, nutritious food in a sustainable way. We do that from our head office, operating sites and innovation centre which are spread across the UK. Since 2019 we are part of Saputo Inc., one of the top 10 dairy processors in the world.

• About the company

  Saputo Inc. is a Montreal-based Canadian dairy company founded in 1954 by the Saputo family.

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