Production Operator

Our Client are looking to recruit Production Operatives to be a huge part of our operation and work across every area of the plant undertaking a variety of crucial tasks to maintain our high standards. You will be part of a busy team working to assist in the manufacture of food products to the established standards of safety, output, quality, and hygiene.

The Role

·    Work safely at all times in accordance with company Health & Safety policies, procedures, practices and legislation to correctly prepare packaging for food products with respect to container, label and coding.

·    Carry out cleaning schedules in the production and packaging area ensuring a very high standard of hygiene / sanitation is achieved, in addition, placing emphasis on the Factory's "clean as you go" policy.

·    Store, feed, mix, blend, extrude, and package food products as appropriate, ensuring high standards of good manufacturing practice.

·    Pack / metal detect, inspect, products and established standards of weight control.

·    Palletise, wrap and label finished goods as required.

·    To complete to the established standard all relevant process / food safety documentation.

·    To bring to the attention of your Team Leader any discrepancies in materials, operating machinery or final product.

·    To support in other departments as required in relation to manpower deployment, holiday and absence cover.

·    To ensure food safety, legality and quality requirements are met at all times. 

·    To carry out any reasonable duty as requested by Production Management.

Experience

·    Previous experience in food manufacturing would be desirable but not essential.

·    All basic training will be provided, however, good numeric and computer skills are an advantage.

·    Ability to work well within a team environment - with good communication

Skills

·    Results focused to ensure that all targets are met.

·    Strong communications skills, verbal and written.

·    Self-motivated and uses initiative.

·    Strong team player who adopts continuous improvement approach.

·    Promotes safe working practices.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday Early/Back Shift rotating:  6am to 2.30pm and 2pm to 10.30pm