Production Operative

As a Senior Production Operative you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of the business, ensuring the efficient processing, packaging and quality control of our clients produce., * Support the Team Leader and Shift Manager with the efficient running of the lines.

• Setting up print machines to ensure the correct print is on each customers packaging as specified.

• Using a counterbalance forklift to ensure production lines have sufficient produce and packaging.

• Move pallets from one area to another using the forklift.

• Loading produce in to hoppers for production.

• Weighing the correct amount of produce as per each recipe / job sheet.

• Lifting boxes of up to 10kg into hoppers.

• Quality checking produce as it passed through the line.

• Deep cleaning of production equipment after each run to avoid contamination.

• Completing paperwork to ensure traceability of all produce.

• Printing and labelling finished goods for dispatch.

• Wrapping pallets for distribution.

• Work closely with other teams and departments to maximise task efficiency.

• Achieve Line and personal KPI’s.

• Ensure and maintain quality of the product.

• Eliminate non-conformance’s (job right first time).

• Gain good working knowledge of the routine machine operations of the line equipment.

• Optimise line efficiency whilst maintaining and improving standards.

• Responsible for minding machines in the absence of the Team Leader.

• Train, coach and monitor the performance and compliance of Production Operatives & Agency Staff.

• Health & Safety Champion.

• Good Manufacturing Practice Champion.

• Champion continuous improvement in the factory including Lean Manufacturing Techniques

• Have an existing counterbalance forklift licence (ideal not essential)

• You will need your own transport due to location.

• Analytical and attention to detail skills for the completion of documentation.

• Computer literate.

• Have a can do attitude – leads by example and takes a hands on approach.

• Have good communication at all levels using verbal and written methods.

• This role will require entering a cold store during the day so you must be comfortable with entering cold temperatures.

• This role will be on your feet and can be physically demanding so you must be physically fit.

Early Shift – Monday 5am – 2pm (first 1h paid at x1.5) / Tuesday to Friday 5.45am – 2pm (first 15m paid at x1.5)

Late Shift – Monday to Friday 1.45pm – 10pm, (first 15m paid at x1.5), * 21 days annual leave + bank holidays

• 5% pension

• Life Insurance

• Training & Development / Career Progression Opportunities

• Annual Bonus

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Free produce once a week