Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Production Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating production machinery, ensuring quality control, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service, as you will be interacting with team members and possibly clients.
Responsibilities
- Follow all the Company’s Health & Safety rules and guidelines at all times, reporting any ‘Near Miss’ or specific incidents immediately.
- Ensure all the relevant HACCP, quality, specification and GMP procedures are followed at all times, achieving the required standards.
- Report any failures or non-conformances in Health & Safety, HACCP, quality, specification, GMP and maintenance.
- Comply with and assist all employees in HACCP, quality, product specification and GMP procedures.
- Maintain a high standard of hygiene at all times, as specified in the Company’s hygiene procedures.
- Maintain good team work and take personal responsibility for the task you have been assigned.
- Be responsible for the area in which you work by being organised and ‘Cleaning as You Go’.
- Work to Standard Operating Procedures as per your training.
- Carry out all clean down requirements in accordance with the quality procedures.
- Fill and supply Raw Materials for all High Speed & Hand Packing processes as required.
- Liaise with packing staff and fellow porters to ensure the correct materials are loaded.
- Drive and maintain workplace organisation, by placing packaging and materials correctly.
- Identify unused materials and packaging items for return to the warehouse.
- Lead by example and guide both new employees and temporary workers in the expected standards.
- Be involved in continuous improvement to support Company objectives.
- Work to the objectives as provided by the Company and Leadership Team.
- Carry out other duties that may be required.
- Manage a small team of operatives, delivering on targeted KPI’s whilst complying with food safety and quality.
- Be responsible for training and upskilling of staff.
- Ensure that operatives are correctly deployed and motivated to achieve expected daily operations and standards throughout effective communication.
Qualifications/Experience Required
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, Metal Detection, Glass breakage and cleaning procedures;
- Basic Food & Hygiene Level 2;
- Basic Health & Safety training;
- Operational Policies; Food Safety, Glass Policy, Wood control, Metal control, Allergen Control, Hygiene Policy, Smoking Policy;
- Basic HACCP Training; Metal Detection, Sieving, Glass/Pot cleaning;
- Good English language/numeracy skills.
If you are passionate about production operations and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.22 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
