Shift Site Operative

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Job Title: Shift Site Operative
Location: Seaforth, International/Other

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Your Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Site Operative at our Seaforth, Liverpool site. This role is a multi-skilled position and will require the candidate to work across a multitude of site functions. The primary focus of the role is to maintain operational performance and hygiene standards to the maximum at all times. To run the weighbridge function, weighing in wheat lorries and weighing out of flour lorries. During out-of-hours operation, to assist in the control and operation of the Milling plant from wheat intake to finished product transfer, using the systems and equipment to manufacture the products to the quality required to meet the company and customer needs. The role also covers out-of-hours customer support and remote weighbridge assistance to other ADM Milling locations.

The candidate will also need to assist in the QA function of the site where necessary, on occasion testing incoming wheat and outgoing flour as well as generating QA delivery certificates.

This role incorporates shift working over an 8 day rotational cycle, operating a continental 4 on 4 off rota and the candidate will work a 2x 12hr day shift, 2x 12hr night shift following by 4x days off. Within the Site Operative Team holiday cover will be provided internally.

Your Responsibilities

Operation of the weighbridge function, weighing in of wheat vehicles and weighing out of flour vehicles
Assist the Millers in the operation and control of the plant equipment, mill operating systems, screenroom and finished product handling, providing out-of-hours ownership of the milling plant.
Able to complete HACCP required checks / testing independently, including final redressers and metal detectors
Perform hygiene duties as allocated to maintain the standards demanded by the company, customers and food safety legislation.
Sampling and analysis of raw materials (including wheat obtained from lorries and ship), internal stocks and finished products, as required to produce the quality of products as required by the company.
Generation of Certificate of Analysis / delivery certificates as required.
Ensure that all work is performed with due diligence and in conformation of all current and future relevant legislation and company procedures. Specific reference being made to Health & Safety, Hygiene, COSHH, HACCP and Electrical Regulations.
Support other Site functions on the site as the need arises.
Carry out IPM in accordance to company procedures and standards
Assist in maintaining clear records and data bases relating to all operational matters and process control systems.
Assist the Millers and Engineers to carry out plant maintenance within the candidates skill base, to ensure that all plant is operating to its optimum.
Ensuring milling downtime is minimised to ensure optimum plant efficiency.

Your Profile

• Good secondary education, particularly in Mathematics and English.

• Experience of working in manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

• Would need to be fluent in English.

• Familiarity with common Microsoft Applications.

• PLC program knowledge would be advantageous.

• Mechanical Aptitude would be advantageous.

Your Future Perspective

Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.
Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women's and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life.
Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave.
ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in 'Mental Health Aware' training within three months of joining the business.

Learn more about ADM at www.adm.com and www.4flour.co.uk

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the workplace. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. By applying for this position, you agree to ADM's privacy notice.

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Job Post Date: 08/30/25