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title: 'Production General Operator at Butternut Box'
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# Production General Operator at Butternut Box

- **Company:** Butternut Box
- **Location:** Worksop, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-10-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/butternutbox/jobs/8859983002

## Job description

Role: Production General Operator

Career Step Level: Step level 1.1

Location: [Blyth, Worksop](https://www.google.com/maps?sca_esv=c702797afd47edb8&rlz=1C1GCCU_enGB1152GB1152&output=search&q=rudies+kitchen&source=lnms&fbs=AIIjpHxU7SXXniUZfeShr2fp4giZ1Y6MJ25_tmWITc7uy4KIehZSPZtq-ywdxHK81a_1UWlQN69SKmEwbxp_WUDdFSSoWKnLZsmnMG2zzoBYr4Zou2mC6_JsVvXi9hLEYkMuzyPnuRxxNdzwIyDUZVVgUR70IAxGA4iylUCVLot7OurUnFEddHJxeKmhlYm5hmlb_15lqm5vlLT9qjn8Sv_OnHTgZCA5sw&entry=mc&ved=1t:200715&ictx=111)

Salary: £32,642 (£15.26 per hour)

Hours: We are pleased to say, this is a full-time permanent contract, you will be working a rolling average of 41 hours per week working on a shift rotation of days and some weekend working. The working shifts days consisting of 7am to 7pm and nights consisting of 7pm-7am.

Such as:

- 4 on/ 4 off = 2 day, 2 nights
- 5 on, 5 off = 3 days, 2 nights
- 5 on, 5 off = 2 days, 3 nights

Fresh Food, Happy Dogs.

We believe dogs deserve the healthiest, most natural and tastiest meals - with none of the nasties. That’s why we make FRESHly prepared food, cooked just like you would at home and delivered direct to our customers in perfect portions. As a B-Corp certified company, you’re joining a sustainable business that genuinely cares about our people, our products and our impact on the planet. Our goal is simple: to help dogs live healthier, happier, and longer lives, while leaving humans smiling after every interaction.

We’ve come a long way since our co-founders (Kev & Dave), hand delivered the very first Butternut Box. Today, we feed hundreds of thousands of hungry dogs across the UK and Europe - but we won’t stop until we’re feeding dogs everywhere. To get there, we need a team of brilliant people who share that ambition to come and work for us.

🐾 The job:

- Work in a safe way following all appropriate safety procedures and wearing protective equipment correctly at all times
- Unpack, packing, loading and unloading (boxes, finished goods, raw materials), monitoring production lines etc.
- Complete general tasks such as waste processing and order packing etc.
- Work to relevant standards and Key Performance Indicators
- Maintain general facility hygiene - floors, walls and conveyors etc. Everyone has their part to play in our ‘clean as you go’ way of working
- Be humble in work duties, being open to jump in the fulfilment area or carry out warehouse duties to help the wider team
- Conduct quality checks ensuring that we meet product specifications

👀 What we're looking for:

- Available for a rotating shift schedule -  a mixture of days / nights and some weekend working
- Hard-working & diligent with a hunger to learn
- Comfortable working with raw materials such as beef, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb
- Flexible, pragmatic, resilient & humble
- Committed to food quality & safety
- Good level of speaking English
- Loves dogs (naturally)

🙌 Our benefits:

- Enjoy 257.5 hours of holiday per year, plus an extra 8 hours for each year of service (up to 40 hours).*
- 39 hours of pre-booked paws days to support good wellbeing and self care.*
- Unlock a £500 annual budget for personal learning and development.
- Get discounted Private Medical Insurance and dental cover.
- Discounted Gym membership with “MyGymDiscounts” helping you stay fit and healthy
- Satisfy your taste buds with subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and of course, pay day pizza!
- Butternut branded uniform provided (fleece, footwear, hi-vis)
- Enrolment into the company pension scheme and sick pay
- Enhanced parental leave
- Private showers, changing facilities and dedicated locker space
- Treat your furry friend with an employee discount on Butternut Box.
- Comfy, bright and airy kitchen space with lunch making facilities and large screen TVs
- Free tea, coffee, and fruit (and pay day pizzas)
- Opportunity to grow, develop and learn with internal training programmes
- Be part of an energetic and high performing team
- Team socials & events
- Refer a friend bonus of up to £500
- Say goodbye to parking woes with free parking and electric car charging.

⏳ The interview process:

- Initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner, carried out remotely.
- Skills/Behaviours interview, usually carried out in person.

💡 Important things to note:

- This role is 100% based in our kitchen in Blyth, Doncaster
- We aim to respond to all applicants personally, however, due to the high volume of applications we receive we are sometimes unable to respond to everyone
- As our business has grown so has our responsibility to our community, our planet and our business. We are not perfect, but we are committed to doing business the right way and continually improving our social and environmental performance
- Butternut Box is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
- We want strong, diverse teams built from different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We're ready for the ongoing work that goes into building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best work of your career. If it makes your application easier for you please feel free to complete the application form in your native language, we are really happy to translate it afterwards.

❗️We believe in a seat at the table for everyone.

Butternut Box is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that to make the best food for all dogs, we need a team that represents all humans. We celebrate different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are specifically committed to increasing representation from underrepresented groups. We want a strong, diverse team built from different identities and lived experiences. We’re not perfect, but we are dedicated to the ongoing work of building an inclusive, supportive place where you can do the best work of your career.

We look forward to receiving your application!

#LI-Onsite

## About Butternut Box

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Butternut Box delivers fresh, tailored dog food directly to customers’ doors, aiming to improve the health and happiness of dogs and their humans.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage not publicly available)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom (187 Wood Lane, London W12 7FQ)
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Kev and Dave (full names not disclosed)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Fresh dog food manufacturing and direct-to-consumer subscription delivery
- **Target customers**: B2C – dog owners in the UK, Ireland, and Benelux
- **Mission statement**: “To deliver health and happiness to dogs and their humans all over the world.”

## Products & Services
- **Fresh Dog Food Subscription**: Tailored meal plans based on each dog’s breed, weight, age, and activity level. Meals are freshly prepared, delivered to the customer’s door, and average £2.30 per meal. Over 34 million meals have been served since founding.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 34 million meals served (as of 2020, but likely higher now); team size of ~830 squad members (as per careers page, though a press release states 300+, indicating rapid growth)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed in available materials
- **Growth Signals**: B-Corp certified; expanded from UK to Ireland and Benelux; multiple office locations (London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Worksop); 52 open job positions as of the search date

## Competitive Advantages
- **Fresh, personalised nutrition**: Meals are customised for each dog, unlike many mass‑produced dry or canned foods.
- **B‑Corp certification**: Demonstrates commitment to social and environmental impact, including donations of meals to dogs in need (e.g., £80,000 worth of meals in 2020) and climate funding via Ecologi.
- **Strong brand and community**: Office dog culture, charity partnerships, and a values‑driven approach (“Dedicated and Determined”, “Open and Honest”, “For the Love of Dogs”).

## Strategic Focus
- **Geographic expansion**: Currently operating in the UK, Ireland, and Benelux, with plans to reach more European markets.
- **Sustainability**: Dedicated sustainability team and funding of climate solutions; likely to deepen eco‑friendly packaging and supply chain initiatives.
- **Product and service innovation**: Continuously improving meal tailoring and customer experience, with a focus on health and convenience.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a “fast‑moving start‑up” that values growth, transparency, and fun. Monthly socials, summer/winter parties, and Friday drinks.
- **Flexibility**: Flexible working hours and working‑from‑home days; hybrid arrangements likely.
- **Perks**: 25 days holiday + bank holidays + extra day per year of tenure; enhanced parental leave; personal learning budget of £500/year; cycle‑to‑work scheme; pension; free counselling service; charity leave; generous discount on dog food.
- **Office environment**: Dog‑friendly offices with unlimited supply of dog hugs; co‑working spaces in London, Amsterdam, and Berlin.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Proudly promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

## Sources
1. [butternutbox.com](https://butternutbox.com/) – Homepage and company description
2. [press.butternutbox.com](https://press.butternutbox.com/about-butternut-box) – Press release with key facts (mission, meals served, team size, pricing)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/butternutbox) – Careers page with job listings
4. [landing.butternutbox.com](https://landing.butternutbox.com/butternut-careers) – Detailed benefits and culture page

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