Production Operative

Job Purpose:

As a Production Operator you will operate in a Food Processing environment using machinery and equipment involved in the production of cream-based products, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and efficiency standards throughout the production process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate production machinery for cream manufacturing.
• Monitor production processes, filling, and packaging, to ensure smooth operation.
• Perform routine quality control checks.
• Record production data and maintain accurate batch documentation / traceability.
• Ensure all production activities comply with procedures, food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, tools, and work areas before and after use.
• Identify and report machinery faults.
• Able to perform some PPM duties.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience in dairy or food production advantageous.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards advantageous.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate, monitor, and adjust machinery including fault identification and corrective action.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and reporting.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Capable of lifting.

• Comfortable working in temperature-controlled environments (during summer-time it can get very hot).Company pension

  Discretionary Annual Bonus, Health Scheme 23-25 days Holidays, No Bank Holiday working, Staff events, Xmas party etc. Up to 7 days sickness paid

  Hours: Monday to Friday 6.00 to 14:30 or 8.00am to 16:30 rotating weekly, requirement to start at 05:30 subject to workload.

  Salary: Starting rate 27,300 to 27,800 per annum, with further incremental increases subject to training.