Position Overview & Specifications

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

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