Production Operator - Day and Afternoon Shift

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Operator in our Kerry Team in Menstrie, Clackmannanshire, Scotland.

It is a full-time, permanent position based of a shift work, rotating early (0600 – 1400), and afternoon (1400 – 2200) shifts, Monday to Friday; and one weekend a month. 

Where will you work?

Our Kerry site in Menstrie has a manufacturing history dating back over 250 years. The current plant has been largely developed over the last 30 years and is now a highly sophisticated, leading edge semi continuous process plant with high levels of automation, process control and hygienic design standards. We manufacture yeast-based ingredients for a variety of food and cell nutrition applications, as well as being a leading supplier of yeast to the whisky industry.

What will you do?

Responsibilities of Production Operator will include

• Manually packing 25kg product into sacks.
• Palletising and presenting finished product ready for dispatch.
• Maintaining SAP and paper records for Critical Control Points (CCPs), ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Manufacturing in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), site procedures and standard processes.
• Adhering to food safety controls across the site.
• Maintaining day-to-day throughput within the area by applying a safety-first, quality-always approach.
• Escalating plant issues to the Operational Team Leader promptly.

What do you need to be successful?

• Being computer literate and comfortable using digital systems (SAP, MS Excel, Teams, Outlook).
• Demonstrating excellent attention to detail.
• Communicating clearly in English and working effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrating good numerical skills.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience working shifts and following strong health & safety and food safety practices is preferred.
• Forklift experience or a valid licence is beneficial.

Why Join Us?

• Career development opportunities.
• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.
• Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more.
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing.
• Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program.
• OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year.
• OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year.
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.

About Kerry

A career with Kerry Taste & Nutrition offers you an opportunity to shape how people across the globe view food and beverage while providing you opportunities to explore and grow as your interests do. With our commitment to a sustainable future, a career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.