Apple Grader

Interaction Recruitment Group; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 22,471 - 30,403; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly rotating shifts

Full training provided

Temp to perm opportunity

Immediate starts

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking an Apple Grader for a busy food production site in Sittingbourne. The role involves inspecting apples to meet quality standards on a rotating shift pattern (06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00) with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour. You must have own transport as public transport is not available.

Training will be provided; previous food production experience is beneficial but not essential. Immediate starts for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must have own transport; site not accessible by public transport.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the apple production line to ensure quality.
• Inspect apples for defects, bruising, damage, and contamination.
• Ensure skin is removed during peeling.
• Remove defective apples from the line.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications.
• Report issues to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic area.
• Follow food safety and health & safety procedures.
• Work with the team to meet daily targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Stamina

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Job description

Apple Grader

Location: ME9 8

Shift Pattern (Weekly Rotation):

• 06:00 - 14:00
• 14:00 - 22:00

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour

Please Note: You must be able to drive and have your own transport, as this site is not accessible by public transport.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting Apple Graders to join a busy food production facility. Working as part of the production team, you will play an important role in ensuring apples meet the required quality standards before being processed into food products.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role that requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor the apple production line to ensure product quality.
• Inspect apples for defects, bruising, damage, discolouration and contamination.
• Check that all apple skin has been completely removed during the peeling process.
• Remove any defective or unsuitable apples from the production line.
• Ensure products meet customer quality specifications.
• Report any quality concerns or machinery issues to the relevant supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic working area.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet daily production targets.

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Reliable with a good work ethic.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and carrying out repetitive tasks.
• Able to work in a fast-paced food production environment.
• Flexible to work rotating shifts.
• Previous experience in food production, factory work, quality inspection or manufacturing is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• £12.71 per hour.
• Temp To Perm Opportunity
• Weekly rotating shifts.
• Full training provided.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established food production environment.
• Immediate starts available for the right candidates.

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