Overview
Join our family run production team, manufacturing a range of sports nutrition supplements. As our Food Production Operative Blender, you will be our primary ingredients mixer, weighing the necessary ingredients for the product blends, recording mixes on paperwork and pouring ingredients into the mixer for the production team to pack in the room below. During slower periods, you will work with the team to help clean the production areas and get involved in warehouse duties.
Your energy and attention to detail will help ensure efficient production lines, uphold food safety standards, and contribute to delivering delicious sports nutrition products to our customers. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills within a small supportive team.
Join our family run production team, manufacturing a range of sports nutrition supplements
Duties
- Lifting bags and boxes of ingredients up to 25kg (lifting necessary)
- Operate various machinery and equipment used in food production processes with precision and care.
- Follow food safety protocols, including HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures, to maintain product integrity.
- Assist in preparing formulas with dry ambient ingredients and assembling products according to specified formulas and quality standards.
- Conduct routine quality checks, ensuring products meet safety and quality benchmarks.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, adhering to hygiene regulations at all times.
- Monitor mechanical equipment for proper functioning; report any malfunctions promptly for maintenance.
- Perform basic math calculations for portioning, weighing, and inventory management tasks.
- Use of forklift to gather and organise pallets (license preferable but not necessary)
- Warehouse packing
Experience
- Prior experience in food production or manufacturing is advantageous but not essential; training will be provided.
- Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety standards is desirable.
- Mechanical knowledge or familiarity with machinery used in food processing is a plus.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately and work efficiently within a team environment.
- Basic math skills for measuring ingredients, portion control, and inventory tracking are required.
- Forklift license preferable
- Driving license preferable
This role is perfect for an individual who can fit in with small, close teams who can have a laugh and get along easily with others. You will be eager to contribute to a growing food production team while developing valuable skills in a lively, safety-conscious setting. We are committed to supporting your growth and ensuring you thrive as part of our dedicated team.
If you are successful in an interview, we may offer a week's trial to make sure the job is right for you and our team.
Opportunity for future pay rises.
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-3pm
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are you able to lift bags and boxes up to 25kg and be on your feet most of the day (with a mandatory 1-hour break split up throughout the day) ?
Work Location: In person
