Hygiene Operative

Hygiene Operative Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Hygiene Operative to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring the safe use of chemicals;
  • Using chemicals and jet washers to carry out cleaning of all machinery ready for production start-up;
  • Following strict food handling procedures;
  • Comply fully with cleaning standards set by the department;
  • Ensuring no residue when wiping down all equipment;
  • Follow instructions;
  • Clean the factory to a high standard- adhering to company safety policies;
  • Be responsible for alerting the Hygiene Shift Supervisor to any issues that may impact upon the integrity of the clean;
  • Be responsible for ensuring that waste material is correctly disposed of in accordance with the client’s environmental systems;
  • Participate in mandatory site training relating to health & safety, hygiene and environmental issues;
  • Ensure all activities are carried out and signed-off in accordance with hygiene, quality and safety standards;
  • Perform a variety of cleaning and hygiene tasks as detailed within the cleaning instruction procedures.

Requirements:

  • MUST have relevant hygiene experience within the Food/ FMCG sector;
  • Good understanding of COSHH/ Chemical Awareness;
  • Must have basic knowledge of machinery;
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene is advantageous;
  • HACCP level 2.