Cheese Production Operator – Day/Night Shifts, Training Provided

Prima Cheese; Seaham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Benefits Platform

Company Contribution Pension Scheme

Additional Holidays – Based on Length 

Job summary

Prima Cheese invites applications for a Production Operative to join our growing team. You’ll help maintain product quality, ensure smooth processes and meet daily production targets on day or night shifts, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

You’ll unwrap, inspect, pack and palletise cheese, follow safety procedures and work with colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Training will be provided to operate pallet trucks and maintain hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production/manufacturing is desirable.
• Good physical stamina and ability to carry out tasks up to 20KG.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Team player who communicates well in fast-paced setting.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and safety information in English.

Responsibilities

• Unwrapping and preparing cheese using safety tools and mechanical cutters.
• Inspecting, flipping, and loading cheese blocks onto conveyors.
• Packing grated cheese into boxes and palletising finished products.
• Cleaning work areas and equipment as part of hygiene protocols.
• Operating Electric Pallet Trucks (training provided).

Skills

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Team player

English literacy

Job description

Prima Cheese invites applications for a Production Operative to join our growing team. You’ll help maintain product quality, ensure smooth processes and meet daily production targets on day or night shifts, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

You’ll unwrap, inspect, pack and palletise cheese, follow safety procedures and work with colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Training will be provided to operate pallet trucks and maintain hygiene standards.