Production Operative X10

To assist the Team leader in preparation, production and all aspects of daily tasks within the production team.

• Assist the production team in measuring, grading and feeding raw material into the production machinery.
• Assist the production team in the weighing, sealing and packing of various food products.
• Correctly operate production line machinery to prepare, assemble, seal and label various products.
• Monitor the production process and immediately notify the Team leader of any issues arising.
• Assist the production team in ensuring that products and/or materials are taken to packing stations as and when required.
• Packing finished goods ready for shipment or despatch.
• Help to maintain a clean and safe working environment by ensuring your station is clean and tidy at all times.
• Respect and honour the sentiment of the Cranswick ethical policies and codes of conduct when interacting with colleagues at all times.

• Comply with the company food safety and hygiene policies and procedures at ALL times.
• Correctly store goods and raw materials within the factory and/or warehouse.
• Meet the daily production plan requirements without compromising food safety, hygiene, quality and legality.

• Ensure understanding and adherence to personal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (or the Northern Ireland Order).
• Take reasonable care for your own and others' health and safety while at work.
• Co‑operate with your employer on health and safety matters.
• Do not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any item provided in the interest of health, safety or welfare.
• Be responsible to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, site rules and instructions from your employer.
• Work in an environmental and energy‑efficient manner and respect the Cranswick Environmental and Energy policies and Second Nature principles.
• Partner with the management team on site to be part of the culture driving Food Safety, H&S, ethical, environmental and energy behaviours.

• Group and site induction.
• Level 2 compliance courses (Slips & Trips, Manual Handling, Risk & Responsibilities, Food Safety for Manufacturing).
• Understanding of relevant risk assessments and trained as competent to safe working procedures.
• Understanding and application of hazard identification and near‑miss reporting.
• Good understanding of English, both written and verbal.
• Able to communicate effectively with management and colleagues.
• Able to work quickly and methodically while maintaining a high level of concentration.
• Able to follow instruction and show initiative where needed.
• Good team player.
• Quick learner.
• Flexible and positive attitude towards work.
• Physically fit to carry out duties involving lifting, carrying, twisting, bending, stretching, reaching etc.

• Company training sessions will support continuous personal development ensuring you remain up to date with policies, procedures and job requirements.
• Understanding of relevant risk assessments and trained as competent to safe working procedures.
• Understanding and application of hazard identification and near‑miss reporting.
• Understanding and competence in trained factory tasks must be demonstrated.
• Ability to follow instruction and carry out new tasks must be demonstrated.
• Job‑specific training is given in all areas where needed and may be within the company or provided by an external source.