Mill Operator – Animal Feeds

Mill Operator – Animal Feeds

HJ Lea Oakes Ltd are suppliers of top-quality animal and livestock feeds, serving farmers across the North West and beyond. We are currently looking for a 4 full-time Mill Operators to join our team in delivering outstanding customer service. Those vacancies are based in our mill in Aston near Nantwich.

Job Description and Profile

It is a diverse role that involves mill control, warehouse work, packing, weighbridge operation and fork lift driving. Prior experience of working in the animal feed manufacturing will be an advantage. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Requirements:

• Fork Lift truck licence is essential
• Good communication skills, good command of spoken and written English is essential
• Good numeracy and literacy
• Computer skills - the role involves working on industry specific software
• The successful candidate will be energetic, friendly and hard working
• Ability to work well as part of a team, including cooperation with other departments

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Using production and packing equipment
• Production control (computerised) / Record keeping
• Quality checks / Inspections
• Stock control / Raw material intake / Sampling
• Warehouse work / Manual handling including bagging and hand additions
• Loading & unloading deliveries and despatching orders
• Site cleanliness
• Weighbridge office operations, weighing vehicles in/out, order processing, record keeping etc. – training provided

Terms:

• Full time position (basic 40 hours a week, normally between Monday and Friday, but involving some weekend work, overtime available). Shifts are alternating early and late, possibility of alternating night/late/early shifts.
• Training will be provided.
• Opportunities for career advancement to senior positions and/or within other departments.

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