Site Operative

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Job Title: Site Operative
Location: Edinburgh, 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

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com

Your Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Site Operative based in Edinburgh, UK. This is a multi-functional role covering several areas of the production and site operations. Reporting to the Production Manager the main purpose of this role is to ensure the efficient operation of all production, whilst also supporting other site functions such as weighbridge, laboratory and hygiene. The individual must ensure that all health & safety, quality and food safety standards are met and exceeded at all times, as set by the company. The role is a fixed shift pattern which involves 12 hours shifts over a 7 day period.

Your Responsibilities

Adhere to company Health and Safety guidelines at all times.
Maintain accurate records as detailed in each area for performance and hygiene purposes.
Undertake any necessary training in order to fulfil job requirements.
Ensure absolute product safety through careful management of all process lines and product handling.
Supporting the site's policies and procedures.
Ensuring milling downtime is minimised to ensure optimum plant efficiency.
Carrying out food safety checks.
Weighbridge Operations.
Laboratory testing of flour and wheat samples.
Cleaning and hygiene requirements.
Supporting other areas of operations.
Employ a clean as you go policy including the removal of waste to the allocated area.
Lone Working.
Work towards completing all 7 UK Flour Millers modules.

Your Profile

An effective team member
Effective oral and written communication within operations
Basic Food Hygiene
Health & Safety awareness
Problem solving abilities to analyse situations objectively and reach logical solutions
Food processing experience preferred but not essential
Computer literate
Food safety trained.

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.com

ADM are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected, valued and free from harassment. Join a team that champions dignity, inclusion and a zero tolerance towards workplace harassment.

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 work place. 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: 07/28/26