Position Title: Machine Operator 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Whittlesey 

Requisition ID: 38286 

 

 

There’s nothing beige about McCain…

Except our potatoes — and we’re extremely passionate about them.  When you join McCain, you’ll be joining the biggest player in the frozen potato game, bringing people together around the nation for over 60 years by sharing simple, delicious planet friendly food.

We’ve partnered with thousands of the country’s supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, hospitals, and schools to change the way people see the humble spud. It’s all about elevation and creating something better. So, come and make your career at McCain Foods.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Whilst working as part of a team within the Packing department, the Machine Operator operates packing and weighing machines to Company standards of hygiene, quality and safety.

 

Key tasks of the role include, but are not limited to:

Understands the weighers to ensure correct operation in the absence of the weigher operator, ensuring efficient operation of weighers to set standards, informing the Engineering Charge Hand of any problemsChecks and sets up Packing machines to standard settings, according to product pack programs, loading the correct poly into the machines as instructed by the Senior Operator, according to production requirementsCarry out maintenance and service inspections of machines, rectifying minor mechanical or electrical faults and informing the Area Shift Manager and Engineers where necessaryCarries out regular checks of metal detectors using test pieces to ensure correct operation and report faults to QA and Engineers/Packing Area Shift Manager, filling in required company documentationContinuously monitors for faulty seals, completing seal checks and where applicable taking corrective action if needed including servicing sealing mechanisms at stated times with production programmeHas a good working knowledge of the Blurprints, able to assist Blurprint operators and Senior Operators in ensuring the efficient running of the autopacking linesCleans Packing Machines and surrounding area ensuring free flow of product and correct standards of safety and hygieneChanges data code and logo tapes, checking position and clarity on the bag and rectifying any faults to suit production requirements

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR…

The ideal candidate will be someone with experience of working in a similar role within a food manufacturing environment, with great communication skills and attention to detail.

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?  

Although we do encourage you to taste the goods you’ll be pleased to know we don’t pay you in chips. For working hard, you’ll also get a great hourly rate and some pretty good benefits including: 

An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your payOptional health cash planCycle to work scheme‘Chips In’ Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the long-term development of McCain communities across the globe

And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an impressive 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out.

 

WHAT HOURS WILL I WORK?

The shift pattern is 2 days 7am-7pm, 1 day off, 2 nights 7pm-7am followed by 3 days off.

 

WHERE YOU’LL WORK?

You'll be based at our Whittlesey plant in Peterborough. If you’ve spotted our three wind turbines, then you’ll know where we are! With about 350 employees on site, we’re one of our largest plants across the GB business. Our Whittlesey plant is where we make our famous French Fries as well as our chilled products, such as our Shake Shake Fries.

 

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

 

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. 

 

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here. 

 

Job Family: Manufacturing      
Division: GB Manufacturing & Supply Chain 
Department: ​FF - Packing - C Shift ​
Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Whittlesey 

Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd