Blending Operative

Positions available working on Double Day shift (37.5 hours per week) and Night shift (38 hours). PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB To work as part of a team, taking in all raw teas and blending in line with product specifications/recipes and ensure that production is continually supplied with required levels of tea. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES * Responsible for unloading all incoming containers of tea, weighing in and logging on the ERP system and stored in the correct manner. * Responsible for ensuring that all batches of tea are blended to the Tea Buyers Specifications. * Ensure all blended teas are transported to production and allocated to the correct packing lines. * To ensure that daily Blending targets are achieved in line with departmental KPI's. * Responsible for the completion of all necessary paper work in line with SOP's to ensure all completed accurately and in a timely manner. * Assist in clearing any tea waste created during the operation process and identifying any product which can be reused in the manufacturing process. * Ensuring that safe working practices and good housing keeping standards are adhered to. * To work in a flexible manner, with the ability of working across different functions across the Organisation. * Work in close partnership with fellow Blending Operatives to promote shared knowledge, transfer of skills and experience. * Develop relationships, working practices and effective communication channels with colleagues within other departments, working together in the joint ownership of any issues and problem solving activities. * Promote and work within the Key Behaviours in all tasks that are completed to ensure that the organisation can strive to achieve its Core Purpose. * Take an active role in identifying personal training needs and show an enthusiasm to learn and develop within the role of Blending Operative. * Ensure that you follow and adhere to Company Policies and Procedures (e.g. Hygiene Policy and the Attendance Policy. COMPETENCIES Functional Competencies The technical / professional skills and knowledge required to perform the job effectively. These competencies are generally specific to the particular function / department. Business Related Competencies * To have a working knowledge of a Food Manufacturing/Warehousing Environment * Fork Lift Truck Licence (Reach/Flexi/Counterbalance) * Basic understanding of quality awareness and food hygiene standards * Ability to understand basic instructions and work to SOP's/SWP's General Competencies Basic/functional skills and knowledge required to perform the job effectively including good communication and customer awareness. To have an understanding of Health and Safety procedures and practices. Achieve grade C or above in the relevant SHL numeracy and literacy tests. Demonstrate characteristics of the key behaviours. To have good common sense and the ability to use own initiative when required. Personal Competencies Behaviours required to perform the job effectively and meet the expectations of the Finlay Beverages values. * Working together Communication - Expressing ideas effectively in individual and group situations. Team Work - Working effectively within a team to achieve organisations goals. * Achieving results Customer Orientation - Proactively develop internal relationships within own team and other departments by listening and understanding their needs. Work Standards - Setting high goals or standards of performance for self * Learning and Development Applied Learning - taking part in driving own learning and identifying own learning needs whilst putting acquired knowledge/skill to use Initiative - Making active attempts to achieve goals beyond what is required by being proactive and taking action. * Getting the basics right Flexibility - Work in a flexible manner, and be prepared to work across all departments within the Operations function Thoroughness/Tenacity - Staying with a plan of action until the desired objective is achieved. Safety Awareness - Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety.