Production Operative, Production Operative

Production Operative

Production Operative Department:
Randalstown Feedmill Responsible To: Production Manager

A leading food company, is seeking a motivated and hardworking Production Operative to join our dynamic team at our Randalstown site. This hands‑on role is vital to ensuring the smooth operation of our mill facility.

As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for:

• Operating blending/pressing machinery and micro bin filling.
• Weighing lorries and maintaining yard duties.
• Cleaning bins, silos, and equipment, including confined spaces.
• Handling stock management, including stocktaking, raw material checks, and carousel operations.
• Maintaining hygiene standards across the mill and premises.
• Ensuring compliance with COSHH, biosecurity, and health & safety regulations.
• Operating machinery such as fork trucks, pallet trucks, industrial scrubbers, scissor lifts, and cherry pickers.
• Performing equipment maintenance, including roller mills and grinders.
• Collaborating with the maintenance team to address machinery issues.
• Completing relevant paperwork and reporting.
• Following health and safety protocols and contributing to biosecurity controls.

This role involves shift work, with the following hours:

• Week 1: MON TUE SAT SUN (7.00am to 7.00pm)
• Week 2: WED THUR FRI (7.00am to 7.00pm)

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in a production environment.
• Skills:
  
  Ability to operate a computerised production control system and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Physical Capability:
  Comfortable with manual handling (e.g., lifting 25kg bags) and working in confined spaces.
• Attributes:
  Positive attitude, problem solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.
• Other Requirements:
  Flexibility to work weekends or night shifts, if required.

• The chance to work as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Opportunities for growth, development, and leadership within the organisation.
• A workplace that prioritises health, safety, hygiene, and employee well‑being.

If you are a team player with a positive attitude and a passion for maintaining high standards, we want to hear from you!