Production Operative

Purpose of Role

The preparation, processing and packing of raw materials into finished products.

• Ensure that the plant can complete weekly production
• Maintain a constant supply of raw materials/ingredients and packaging to the production line
• Make adjustments to the plant production line machinery and equipment to ensure that maximum production levels are achieved in the most efficient way possible
• Responsibility for ordering the correct volumes of raw materials and packaging from the Warehouse to meet the daily production plan
• Completion of documentation relating to production output levels, quality of finished product and material usage figures
• Indirect responsibility for the induction of new and temporary operators allocated to the production team
• Responsibility for production line adjustments, changeovers, strip downs and re-assembly when changing over product
• Directly responsible for ensuring that the production line is maintained in a proper and satisfactory condition in order to meet the weekly production plan
• Full responsibility for completion of all relevant safety checks prior to the commencement of the daily production plan
• Responsibility for the quality and quantity of the product being produced and packed and the relevant paperwork to support this
• Responsibility for ensuring that all finished product specifications are complied with during the production period
• The job holder is expected to use initiative and judgement in identifying and correcting production faults and stoppages
• The job holder is expected to use initiative and judgement in ordering a constant supply of raw materials and packaging from the Warehouse in order to maintain continuous production runs
• The job holder is expected to use initiative and judgement in communicating with QA and Engineering when problems arise
• The job holder is required to do all tasks considered as relevant by their line manager
• Responsible for Food Safety, Quality and Legality

Rotating 3-week shift pattern, Days and Nights, 12 hour shifts, working an average of 36.75 hours per week.

• A good standard of general education is required in English & Maths
• A sound working knowledge of the food industry with experience of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• A forklift truck (FLT) licence is an advantage for the lifting and positioning of raw materials and packaging and the removal of waste finished product

• A competitive salary which is reviewed annually
• Access to the Company Bonus Scheme
• A personalised Career Development Plan
• Access to the company's e-learning suite
• Access to the company pension scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• Heavily-subsidised vending service in the Canteen
• Access to the Company Staff Shop at discounted prices
• A health surveillance medical every year (if required)
• Regular business updates
• Free parking on site

The Company strives to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that decisions concerning recruitment, promotion, dismissal or any other aspect of employment will be based on the needs of the business and not any assumptions based on sex, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, married or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. This is an important commitment which all employees are expected to share.