Packer & Grader Operative

Ilminster | £13.30 per Hour + £50 Overtime Bonus | 7am-6:30pm | Flexible Ad-Hoc Shifts (1-5 Days per Week) | Temporary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Packer & Grader Operatives to join a well-established, fast-paced food production operation in Ilminster.

This is an excellent opportunity for reliable and hardworking individuals with experience in warehouse, packing, food production, quality control or manufacturing environments who are looking for flexible, temporary work.

Whether you're looking to work just one day per week or up to five days per week, flexible ad-hoc shifts are available to suit a range of availability.

As a Packer & Grader Operative, you will play an important role in maintaining product quality, inspecting and grading potatoes, and ensuring customer orders are packed to a high standard.

• £13.30 per hour.
• £50 overtime bonus.
• Flexible ad-hoc shifts to suit your availability.
• Opportunity to work between 1 and 5 days per week, depending on your preference.
• Working hours of 7am-6:30pm.
• Weekly pay.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Valuable experience within a busy warehouse and food production setting.
• Temporary working opportunity.

• Inspect potatoes and remove any products that do not meet quality standards.
• Follow photographic grading guides to ensure consistent product quality.
• Identify and report any foreign objects found during the grading process.
• Pack products carefully to ensure they reach customers in excellent condition.
• Monitor product quality throughout the packing operation.
• Report packaging defects, poor seals, split bags and other quality concerns to the Machine Operator.
• Ensure correct quantities are packed into trays or MUs and stacked safely onto pallets.
• Apply labels accurately and ensure product traceability.
• Follow all health and safety, hygiene and food quality procedures at all times.

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to quality and food safety standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable, positive and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.