Production Operator

CNC Recruitment are seeking experienced Production Operators to join our client in Beaminster – a well-known global food production company. This role requires individuals with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, ensuring the daily packing plan is completed safely, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards.

Location: Beaminster

Job type: Temp to perm, permanent after 12 weeks

Salary: £14.30 an hour, weekly pay through CNC Recruitment

Working hours: rotating shift pattern of 4,5,5,4; shifts alternate between 07:00 – 19:00 and 19:00 – 07:00 (11‑hours paid), requiring extended standing periods.

• Complete the daily packing plan safely and cost‑effectively while maintaining and achieving the highest standard of quality.
• Always maintain Health & Safety and quality.
• Help support the development of a “best in class” packing operation.

• Follow all hygiene standards ensuring GMP is always maintained.
• Actively ensure the working area is clean and tidy using appropriate methods, ensuring PPE is used accordingly.
• Work efficiently with the team and support any other areas as needed.
• Adhere to all food standards, such as IFS and QDMS, ensuring a safe and controlled work environment.
• Remove all rubbish and recycle where necessary.
• Follow company procedures regarding PPE usage for the area and job role.
• Comply with food safety and quality culture policies.
• Attend all organised training sessions across the site.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Practice Instructions (SPIs) relevant to the role.
• Report any quality or safety issues to the shift manager.
• Assist in integrating and training new starters, providing a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Participate in training activities as required.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably required.

• Complete the new starter induction pack and modules 1 & 2 of the general operator training guides.
• Cover all End‑of‑Line (EOL) processes, including pallet formats, quality checks, and safe working practices.
• Escalate any concerns as needed.
• Assist the operator in the daily running of the line.

• Take full responsibility for efficiently running the line.
• Set up the line at the start of the shift, completing pre‑start checks.
• Ensure conformance to the packing plan using the correct tea and packaging.
• Set printers with correct batch, product, and date information, verifying and recording details.
• Accurately record all running information, including 20‑minute checks and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Minimise start‑up and changeover times while maintaining hygiene and quality standards.
• Escalate any defects, faults, or issues promptly.
• Complete shutdown or handover procedures effectively.
• Ensure correct SAP process usage and accurate data entry.
• Accurately record all downtime information using the OEE iPad.

• Assist the End‑of‑Line operator as required.
• Ensure smooth production flow by providing necessary packaging and materials.
• Account for and return all unused materials to the warehouse.
• Monitor the hopper floor to ensure a timely tea supply to the correct line.
• Wrap and remove pallets, verifying information against the packaging plan.
• Store completed pallets in the correct warehouse location.

• Take full responsibility for efficiently running the line.
• Complete pre‑start checks at the beginning of the shift.
• Ensure adherence to the packing plan using the correct tea and packaging.
• Configure printers with the correct batch, product, and date details.
• Record and analyse running data for fault‑finding and process improvements.
• Minimise start‑up and changeover times while maintaining hygiene and quality standards.
• Complete shutdown or handover processes effectively.
• Ensure SAP system accuracy and correct data entry.
• Accurately record downtime information on the OEE iPad.
• Support operator and new starter training following SOPs and SPIs.
• Liaise with the Training Manager and production trainer to enhance training methods and update…