AD Shift Operative

Business:          The ReFood AD plants operate as integrated recycling units, processing a variety of food wastes to produce renewable electricity, heat and ReGrow, a nutrient-rich fertiliser for local farms. The plants also recycle the food waste packaging. The plants provide an environmentally sustainable solution for all waste producers looking for a safe method of diverting food waste from landfill.

The Position

An exciting opening has arisen for a Shift Operative to join the team at our ReFood Dagenham Site. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join an established and growing company that is committed to helping conserve natural resources and protect the environment. In return we will offer you the opportunity to develop your existing skillset to fulfil your potential.

This is a full-time permanent position, working an average of 42 hours per week (12-hour shifts - days and nights), on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern.

As a Shift Operative your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the factory requirements but will include:

• Be responsible for the incoming raw material, ensuring that incoming material is dealt with in an efficient and safe manner.
• Undertake a variety of tasks with the result that any job is finished on time, to the correct specification, standard and within the boundaries of current legislation.
• Maintain a level of responsibility and duty of care towards their own health and safety and that of their colleagues when at work.
• Identify any hazards or problems and where possible inform management or take action to reduce that risk.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to keep the plant hygiene standards up to the required standard.
• Be flexible in terms of working hours and maintain good attendance / good time keeping.
• Be willing to complete relevant training courses in accordance with production standards and requirements of site.
• Any other relevant duties deemed necessary by the management team.

Requirements

• Have the ability to handle raw material - some heavy lifting may be required.
• Be able to work on your own or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Have good computer literacy.
• Have the ability to undertake, process and quality check raw material and associated paperwork and perform basic lab tests.
• Previous experience of working within a manufacturing / FMCG industry is desirable but not essential.
• Be able to work to HACCP System.
• Have a keen eye for detail, be flexible, practical, hardworking and able to work under own initiative.
• A Forklift Truck licence would be advantageous.

Salary:  Competitive Pay and Benefits

* Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of CV’s being received.