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You will play a pivotal role in assisting with the efficient running of the packing lines in the production area within a cheese packaging site.\nAt our Arla Oswestry site we pack circa 79,000 tonnes or cheese annually, 1620 tonnes per week.\nThis includes supplying branded products like Castello, BOB and Arla Pro, along with private label to Waitrose, M&S, Asda and Aldi!\nThese positions offer a clearly defined career pathway where employees are supported to develop their skills from entry-level production roles through to supervisory, technical, and management positions. So if you are looking for progression, this is the perfect opportunity for you!\nAbout the job\nThe successful candidate will work a 3 on, 3 off, 12 hours shift pattern that will include both day and night shifts. They will contribute to the quality and technical areas in the Production team to enable it to produce the highest quality cheese products in a reliable and cost effective way. Duties will include\nOperate production equipment\nEffectively run Packing lines by using production IT systems\nPerform simple maintenance tasks\nMaintain strict Food Hygiene and Health and Safety standards within the department\nMonitor equipment performance and correct / raise issues before they become problems\nReporting safety issues to maintain proper safety conditions of equipment and surroundings\nWhat you’ll need in order to be successful in the role\nAmbition & drive\nPrevious experience working within a similar environment would be beneficial but not essential\nPrevious experience with food safety regulations and practices would be beneficial but not essential\nAll training and support will be provided during your induction period\nA motivated team player, who can work on their own initiative\nYou’re as serious about quality as we are - and ready to work hard to achieve it\nA good attendance record and a willingness to learn further skills\nBenefits\n23 days Holiday\nEmployer Pension contribution matched up to 6%\nFree on-site gym\nOn-site canteen\nEV car parking\nWell-being garden (Outdoor space)\nDiscounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range\nIf this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods\nPlease note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.\nShape the Future of Dairy\nArla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. 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