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The working shifts days consisting of 7am to 7pm and nights consisting of 7pm-7am.\nSuch as:\n4 on/ 4 off = 2 day, 2 nights\n5 on, 5 off = 3 days, 2 nights\n5 on, 5 off = 2 days, 3 nights \nFresh Food, Happy Dogs.\nWe believe dogs deserve the healthiest, most natural and tastiest meals - with none of the nasties. That’s why we make FRESHly prepared food, cooked just like you would at home and delivered direct to our customers in perfect portions. As a B-Corp certified company, you’re joining a sustainable business that genuinely cares about our people, our products and our impact on the planet. Our goal is simple: to help dogs live healthier, happier, and longer lives, while leaving humans smiling after every interaction.\nWe’ve come a long way since our co-founders (Kev & Dave), hand delivered the very first Butternut Box. Today, we feed hundreds of thousands of hungry dogs across the UK and Europe - but we won’t stop until we’re feeding dogs everywhere. To get there, we need a team of brilliant people who share that ambition to come and work for us. \nThe job: \nCoordinate areas & shift responsibilities and work with the team leader to improve shift productivity (plan attainment)\nConduct quality checks to ensure a great customer experience\nBe the go-to person for all other operatives on shift\nAttend daily review meetings, appointing other operatives duties and appointing staff role change overs\nPrepare for the shift ahead confirming enough materials and stock are prepared\nConduct quality checks ensuring that we meet product specifications\nPerform machine/equipment hygiene and changeovers\nWork to relevant standards and Key Performance Indicators\nBe humble in work duties, being open to jump on the production line, get stuck in with cleaning duties and helping other areas of the business\nWhat we're looking for: \nPrevious experience as a line leader or area leader within the food manufacturing sector\nAbility to read and communicate confidently in English\nNumerate (able to understand and work with numbers)\nAvailable for a rotating shift schedule - a mixture of days / nights and some weekend working\nHard-working & diligent with a hunger to learn\nComfortable working with raw materials such as beef, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb\nFlexible, pragmatic, resilient & humble\nCommitted to food quality & safety\nLoves dogs (naturally)\nPlease note: At Butternut, we are passionate about building a diverse & inclusive team that cares for one another. We expect all team members to live by our values.\nOur benefits:\nEnjoy 257.5 hours of holiday per year (equivalent to 33 days holiday), plus an extra 8 hours for each year of service (up to 40 hours).*\n39 hours of pre-booked paws days to support good wellbeing and self care.*\nEnrollment into our EAP “Telus” offering free financial planning, counselling, mental health support and more\nUnlock a £500 annual budget for personal learning and development.\nGet discounted Private Medical Insurance and dental cover.\nDiscounted Gym membership with “ MyGymDiscounts” helping you stay fit and healthy\nSatisfy your taste buds with subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and of course, pay day pizza!\nButternut branded uniform provided (fleece, footwear, hi-vis)\nEnrolment into the company pension scheme and sick pay\nEnhanced parental leave\nPrivate showers, changing facilities and dedicated locker space\nTreat your furry friend with an employee discount on Butternut Box.\nComfy, bright and airy kitchen space with lunch making facilities and large screen TVs\nFree tea, coffee, and fruit (and pay day pizzas)\nOpportunity to grow, develop and learn with internal training programmes\nBe part of an energetic and high performing team\nTeam socials & events\nRefer a friend bonus of up to £500\nSay goodbye to parking woes with free parking and electric car charging.\nThe interview process:\nInitial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner, carried out remotely. \nSkills/Behaviours interview, usually carried out in person.\nImportant things to note:\nThis role is 100% based in our kitchen in Blyth, Doncaster\nWe aim to respond to all applicants personally, however, due to the high volume of applications we receive we are sometimes unable to respond to everyone\nAs our business has grown so has our responsibility to our community, our planet and our business. We are not perfect, but we are committed to doing business the right way and continually improving our social and environmental performance\nButternut Box is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.\n\nWe want strong, diverse teams built from different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We're ready for the ongoing work that goes into building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best work of your career. If it makes your application easier for you please feel free to complete the application form in your native language, we are really happy to translate it afterwards.\n\nWe believe in a seat at the table for everyone. \nButternut Box is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that to make the best food for all dogs, we need a team that represents all humans. We celebrate different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are specifically committed to increasing representation from underrepresented groups. We want a strong, diverse team built from different identities and lived experiences. 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