Production Technician for VeeTee Group, England

Veetee Group is a food-producing company. It offers basmati and wild rice, long grain rice, whole-grain brown rice, and other products.

Its our mission to turn rice doubters into believers. We are raising the rice bar, because there's so much more to experience than people realise. We've worked tirelessly for more than 30 years to find new ways to bring you the best home cooked rice. Rice that sings, rice that dances, rice that fuses texture and flavour together with every forkful

We are looking for Production Technicians who can help us operate machines and production equipment safely and in accordance with instructions. The individual will work as part of a team to ensure the smooth and safe running of the production line and achieve production targets. The individual will be working within a high care class 100 environment and so adhering to health, safety and hygiene policies is of the upmost importance.

If you are qualified in basic food hygiene and manual handling practices, have proven experience working in similar role within a plant or food manufacturing environment, then we invite your application for this opportunity with our organization.

Location: England, United Kingdom

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• To carry out pre-checks and cleaning tasks of the production line. • Set the machine to production recipes.
• Preparing raw materials for production.
• Replenishing packaging and films to the production line during the shift including the stacking of trays.
• Set up batches of production as per the production plan.
• Manual handling including the stacking of finished goods.
• Maintain the hygiene of equipment.
• Completing documentation throughout the shift.
• Replenish the PH.
• Record downtime and work with the team to help minimise this.
• Resolve machines stoppages.
• Achieve OEE and waste targets.
• Work as part of a team.
• Maintain health and safety and always adhere to policies and procedures.
• Contribute to and help implement continuous improvement, to enhance quality, efficiency, safety, and waste reduction
• Help & assist in the training of others and identify own training needs.
• Ensuring the required materials are available for production, and that the factory is safe for all workers.
• Inspecting machinery and reporting any faults to management and workers.
• Identifying faults and troubleshooting wherever possible.
• Analysing performance and products, then making suitable recommendations.
• Scheduling training sessions and refresher workshops as required.
• Establishing high-quality standards and ensuring they are implemented by workers.
• Regularly educating staff members on health and safety regulations.
• Implementing preventative maintenance methods.
• Staying up-to-date with efficient methods of production and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required.

Desired Experience & Certification:

• Proven experience working in similar role within a plant or food manufacturing environment
• Certification in basic food hygiene and manual handling practices

Desired Skills:

• Health and safety awareness
• Ability to follow instructions and use own initiative
• Proficient in English (speaking, reading, listening and writing)
• Excellent communication skills
• IT literate
• Be a Team player
• Should have the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Important points for aspiring candidate:

• Temporary accommodation will be provided on a shared basis for the first 6 months of your employment at company's cost
• Company will pay for air travel (economy) to the UK at the time of your joining the Company
• Visa sponsorship - This offer is subject to a signed sponsorship agreement, a signed copy of this agreement needs to be returned before the company initiates the sponsorship process with the relevant authorities
  

Email: recruitment@veetee.com

Websitehttps://www.veetee.com