Process Technician
Liverpool, United Kingdom |
Overview
Cargill operates some of the most technologically advanced production plants in the world. We need dependable, efficient, safety-minded individuals to join our team. General Operators are vital to our daily operations. Examples of roles include preparing meat to be cooked, palletizing boxed product, administration work, using scanners and computers to track product, and verifying quality and accuracy. Please note, specific roles will vary greatly by plant and location. Safety is always our number one priority, and no matter your experience level, we'll train you for success. Your work in our plants can help you grow both personally and professionally. Discover how your work can nourish the world and help you thrive.
- Full Time / Part Time
- Level: Entry
- Travel: None
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Key Traits
What makes a successful General Production Professional at Cargill?
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- Safety
- Productive
- Hardworking
- Multi-tasker
- Motivated
- Responsible
- Team player
- Proactive
- Focused
- Efficient
Benefits
Compensation & Pay Equity
We pay for performance and provide equal pay for the same work.
Process Technician
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business, where we seamlessly connect farming customers with food, feed and industry.
Position Purpose & Summary
- To be part of a self managed shift team working both days and nights following a shift rota.
- To operate the plant safely and efficiently whilst optimising production through the best utilisation of the plant’s equipment.
- To achieve World Class operating performance and ensure safe working practices are adhered to by Cargill personnel and contractors .
- To undertake Problem Solving, Autonomous maintenance and decision making within the plant and within a self-managed, Continuous Improvement environment.
- To effectively communicate with both internal and external customers and stakeholders.
- Maintaining and improving 5S standards throughout site.
TASK PROFILE
Preparation Plant
- Ensure Safety Standards are maintained in the plant by following work permit procedures , inspections, Unsafe condition reporting etc. SEE STAY STOP.
- Ensure process conditions are monitored and any deviations in process are acted upon and process is brought back to normal operating conditions.
- Walk critical path and conduct Autonomousmaintenance Inspections.
- Collect samples and perform analysis on MPA, NIR
- Monitor and adjust flakers and crackers through regular surveys
- Inspect and adjust other equipment such as conveyors and screws speeds, pellet mills adjustments, level controls.
- Carry out housekeeping duties as required.
- Report any faults in plant equipment in Maximo and liaise with Maintenance to facilitate maintenance activities in safe way. PTW, LOTO.
- Carry out Fire Pump and Critical Device testing
Extract plant
- Ensure safety standards are maintained in the plant by following work permit procedures , inspections, Unsafe conditions reported. etc.SEE STAY STOP.
- Ensure process conditions are monitored and any deviations in process are acted upon and process is brought back to normal operating conditions maintaining quality parameters in specification.
- Ensure process is operating within environmental operating limits as per PPC permit.
- Carry out regular plant inspections and Autominance maintenance Inspections.
- Carry out CRITICAL SAFETY DEVICE tests as per schedule.
- Report any faults in plant equipment in Maximo and liaise with Maintenance to facilitae maintenance activities in safe way.
Refinery
- Ensure safety standards are maintained in the plant by following work permit procedures , inspections, Unsafe condition reporting etc. SEE STAY STOP
- Monitor all important process variables making adjustments to ensure the process stays within normal safe operating limits whilst maintaining quality parameters in specification
- Ensure process is operating within environmental operating limits as per PPC permit
- Carry out clean in place tasks on plant as required.
- Carry out regular plant and Autonomousmaintenance Inspection.
- Report any faults in plant equipment in Maximo and liaise with Maintenance to facilitae maintenance activities in safe way.
General Duties
- Tanker off-loading and outloading of products
- Continuous Improvement ideas and implamatation.
- Basic Mechanical tasks as appropriate. Autonomous Maintenance
- Plant inspections (housekeeping and safety surveys in all areas)
- Perform Safety Inspection as part of Company Requirements
Minimum Required Qualifications
- NVQ III/HNC in mechanical or chemical engineering, or process engineering,
- Or Strong experience within an industrial process environment.
- 5 GCSE’s grade A-C (including English and Maths)
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience of working in a self managed team environment.
- Continuous improvement Methods.
- Basic mechanical engineering and diagnostic skills.
- Planning and organisational capability.
- Knowledge of HACCP.
- First Aid Certificate/ FLT licence.
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today:
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