Production Operative

The goal of our food manufacturing site, Cranswick Gourmet Kitchen, is to produce quality cooked food for market leading customers. As a team, we aim to create a culture where everything we do is to the highest possible standard and we are looking for like-minded individuals to be a part of this.

We are looking for a Production Operative to join our evening production team. The main responsibility would be to carry out a variety of tasks to enable the smooth running of the day-to-day production operation and to ensure the safety, quality and legality of the products being produced, maintaining high standard at all times.

Shift: Monday-Friday; 15:00 – 23:30

Pay: £11.82 per hour

Main duties include of a Production Operative (but not limited to):

• Ensure all product specifications and quality standards are being followed
• Champion rules, regulations and good practices with regard to health and safety, food hygiene, quality standards and personal hygiene
• Produce high quality products focusing on increasing yield and reducing wastage in turn driving Second Nature initiatives
• Work as part of a team and help create a positive working environment
• Establish maintain and demonstrate a good working relationship with your colleagues
• Demonstrate flexibility by being able to carry out a wide variety of production tasks and adapting to the changing needs of the company
• Under guidance from Team Leader/Shift Manager achieve set targets; or if this is not possible, report shortfalls to the relevant person in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with key company and customer requirements and assist in audits
• Work in corporation with the wider team to be part of site culture which drives food safety, H&S, ethical, environmental and energy behaviours

What We Offer:

• Training and carer development
• Friendly work environment
• Overtime – time and a half after basic hours
• Pension package
• Access to our ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to purchase extra holiday
• Discounted share scheme
• Discounted local gym membership
• Death in service insurance
• Additional holiday with service

Requirements, experience and person specification for a Production Operative:

• Prior experience working within the food industry as a Production Operative is required
• Reliable and have a good absence and timekeeping record
• Conscientious, enthusiastic and willingness towards meeting deadlines
• Team player & co-operative
• Good knowledge of basic food hygiene and health & safety principles
• Ability to communicate, understand and follow instructions and have good attention to detail
• Enthusiastic and helpful attitude to completing tasks

A full job description of a Production Operative is available upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.82 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: PO001