Food Production Operative

Ethero; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsTrackR in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Food Production Operative to join our meat processing team. You will work on the production line preparing raw meat products and assisting with ingredients, packing and labelling while maintaining hygiene standards.

Shifts are Monday to Friday, 07:00–17:00 or 16:00–01:00. Pay is £12.91 per hour with overtime at £19.37 after 45 hours. You must be able to lift up to 20 kg and be comfortable working in cold environments, with a strong team ethic.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food industry, especially with raw meat is preferred.
• Comfortable working in cold conditions for long shifts.
• Physically fit to lift up to 20 kg.
• Flexible with shifts as duties may vary by department.
• Teamwork-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Working on the production line, preparing raw meat products such as chicken, pork, beef and lamb.
• Adding ingredients, packing and labelling products.
• De-boxing meat primals onto tables and de-bagging primals into trays.
• Lifting boxes from pallets to the de-boxing area (up to 20kg).
• Disposing of empty boxes and bags into skips and collecting clean trays from the tray wash area.
• Handling heavy lifting tasks and rotating tasks with the team.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety and collaborating in a team.

Job description

Food Production Operative

Sector/Work Environment: Food production

Key Duties:

• Working on the production line, preparing raw meat products such as chicken, pork, beef, lamb.
• Adding ingredients, packing, and labelling products.
• De-boxing various meat primals onto tables.
• De-bagging primals and placing them into trays.
• Lifting boxes from pallets to the de-boxing area (up to 20kg).
• Disposing of empty boxes and bags into rubbish skips.
• Collecting clean trays from the tray wash area.
• Handling heavy lifting tasks as required.
• Rotating tasks with the team to ensure efficient operation.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Collaborating effectively in a team environment.

Pay rate: £12.91 per hour; OT after 45 hours: £19.37

Any lawful deductions will be explained clearly before engagement. Statutory deductions such as Tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions (where applicable) will apply.

Working Pattern:

Monday to Friday

07:00 to 17:00

OR

16:00 to 01:00

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in the food industry, especially with raw meat (pork, beef, poultry), is preferred.
• Comfortable working in cold conditions for approximately 9 hours daily.
• Physically fit to handle lifting up to 20kg.
• Flexible with working hours, as shifts may vary depending on the department.
• Teamwork-oriented with a strong work ethic.

This job is commutable from the following areas Derby, Nottingham, Burton and surrounding areas.

We will ask for evidence of your right to work in the UK and any applicable qualifications or licences needed for the role.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and comply with the Equality Act 2010.