Intake Operative

Intake Operative – Caerphilly

Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday (Days & Afternoons)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable Intake Operative to join a busy food manufacturing operation. This is a key position within the business, responsible for handling high-value raw materials and ensuring products are received, tested, processed, and recorded accurately while maintaining the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and food safety.

This role operates on a Monday to Friday basis, however flexibility is essential as shift times will vary between days and afternoons depending on cream delivery schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely receive cream deliveries from tankers and collate all tanker receipts.
• Carry out food testing prior to offloading.
• Pasteurise cream in line with company training and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Minimise product waste and maximise efficiency at all times.
• Wash tankers and silos before and after use, following strict cleaning procedures.
• Monitor temperature charts and ensure all monitoring equipment is functioning correctly.
• Adhere to all Critical Control Points (CCPs) and food safety standards.
• Accurately complete and maintain all records and documentation.
• Report any issues, faults, or concerns to senior personnel promptly.
• Participate in training as required.
• Support other areas of the factory when needed.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover for the opposite shift where necessary.

What We''re Looking For

• Previous experience within a food production, or processing environment is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and hygiene practices.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently.