Case Erector Operative

Position Title: Case Erector Operative 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Requisition ID: 42842 

There’s nothing beige about McCain…

Except our potatoes — and we’re extremely passionate about them.  When you join McCain, you’ll be joining the biggest player in the frozen potato game, bringing people together around the nation for over 60 years by sharing simple, delicious planet friendly food.

We’ve partnered with thousands of the country’s supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, hospitals, and schools to change the way people see the humble spud. It’s all about elevation and creating something better. So, come and make your career at McCain Foods.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Whilst working as part of the Packing team, the Case Erector Operative is responsible for setting up and operating the case erectors on three production lines to ensure adequate supply of cases are supplied to the Packing lines.

Key tasks of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure the case erectors are set up correctly in line with production requirements, ensuring that the machines are adequately supplied with cases and glue


• Complete all associated paperwork, and ensure that Company policies and procedures are adhered to


• Report all damage; signs of wear and tear and decoder issues to the Packing Team Leader, QA or Engineering Department


• Actively participate in MCE activities and follow a ‘clean as you go’ policy


• Assist with the training of new operators as and when necessary


• Carry out all other responsible duties when requested


• Ensure your personal safety and that of all personal including others who may be affected by the Company’s activities


• Challenge unsafe behaviours


• Adhere to the duties required for your role within the Health and Safety policy


• Promote and enforce behaviours and actions that will prevent all contamination threats to products whether physical, microbial or chemical


• Escalate immediately reporting on the status of any non-compliance in the system or process to management for counter measure or immediate remedy

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR…

The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience of working in a similar role and operating machinery in a fast paced food manufacturing environment.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?  

Although we do encourage you to taste the goods you’ll be pleased to know we don’t pay you in chips. For working hard, you’ll also get a great hourly rate and some pretty good benefits including: 

• An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay


• Optional health cash plan


• Cycle to work scheme


• ‘Chips In’ Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the long-term development of McCain communities across the globe

And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an impressive 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out.

WHAT HOURS WILL I WORK?

The shift pattern is 2 days 7am-7pm, 1 day off, 2 nights 7pm-7am followed by 3 days off.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK?

You'll be based at our Whittlesey plant in Peterborough. If you’ve spotted our three wind turbines, then you’ll know where we are! With about 350 employees on site, we’re one of our largest plants across the GB business. Our Whittlesey plant is where we make our famous French Fries as well as our chilled products, such as our Shake Shake Fries.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know  and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. 

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. 

Job Family: Manufacturing      
Division: GB Manufacturing & Supply Chain 
Department: ​FF - Packing - B Shift ​
Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Whittlesey 

Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd