Utility Operator

at  AB Agri

Location: Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire, UK
Contract / Shift Pattern: Permanent, Monday - Friday 05:30 - 14:30 Monday - Friday 10:30 - 18:00 Saturday 05:30 - 13:00

ABOUT US

ABN is the UK’s number one animal feed business, serving pig and poultry producers across the UK. These range from large corporate customers through to family-owned farm enterprises. We service these customers with feed, nutrition, advice, and related services.
We’re part of AB Agri, the agricultural division of Associated British Foods (ABF plc) and we’re passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably by making quality animal feed, creating nutrition and technology-based products, and offering data services for the agri-food industry. What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that’s because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together we’re building a fair, innovative and inclusive culture.
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW ROLE IN THE MILLING INDUSTRY?

We have an exciting opportunity for a great individual to join our team and support our milling operation. As a key member of our team, you will carry out a range of tasks that ensure the smooth operation of our processes, including raw material intake, bulk outloading, pressing, blending, additives preparation, and hygiene maintenance.
Your role will be crucial in maximising efficiency, service, and feed consistency, all while upholding the highest standards of feed safety and health and safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Weigh and load finished product lorries with the correct feed types, performing a range of quality checks.
• Maintain hygiene levels in the mill to the required standards.
• Weigh raw material vehicles in and out of the site, perform quality checks, and ensure materials are correctly routed to storage locations.
• Prepare and supply hand-tip additions for blending.
• Prioritise food safety in all operations.
• Assist in meeting and exceeding UFAS standards.
• Adhere to all site and company health and safety regulations.
• Follow and improve site hygiene routines and action plans.
• Perform stock checks as required.
• Operate press and blending processes as needed.
• Undertake swabbing and sampling processes.