Food Production Operative - AM Shift

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting a Production Operative for a busy food production site in Scunthorpe (DN15). The role involves operating production and packaging lines, following SOPs, and maintaining product quality and safety during fast-paced shifts.

Candidates should have previous experience in production/packing within food manufacturing, be physically able for full shifts, and capable of working effectively as part of a team. Own transport to Scunthorpe preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production or packing roles within food manufacturing or similar environment.
• Able to follow SOPs and maintain food safety standards.
• Good communication and team collaboration in a shift-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packaging lines to meet daily output and quality targets.
• Follow SOPs and food safety procedures to ensure products meet standards.
• Carry out basic machine setup, start-up and shutdown checks and report issues.

Skills

Production experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you an experienced Production Operative looking for your next challenge in food manufacturing? Gi Group is recruiting a Production Operative to join our client's busy food production site in Scunthorpe (DN15). This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Operative who wants to make a direct impact on operations and product safety within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Rate of Pay for Production Operative: £13.33 per hour Production Operative

Working Hours: Monday Till Thursday 5:30 till 14:00pm Fridays 5:30am till 12pm

Key Responsibilities of a Production Operative:

• Operate production and packaging lines to meet daily output and quality targets.
• Follow SOPs and food safety procedures to ensure products are produced to required standards.
• Carry out basic machine set-up, start-up and shutdown checks, and report issues to supervisors.
• Monitor product quality (weights, seals, labels, visual checks) and remove/reject non-conforming items.
• Complete production paperwork, traceability records and downtime logs accurately.
• Support changeovers by replenishing materials, clearing lines and assisting with safe restart checks to minimise downtime.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area, including "clean as you go" standards and waste disposal.
• Follow site rules on PPE, hygiene and contamination control, and escape any safety concerns immediately.
• Assist with manual handling tasks including packing, palletising and moving goods safely.

Requirements for the Production Operative Role:

• Previous experience in production/packing roles within food manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene standards and working to SOPs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and meeting targets/line speeds.
• Able to travel to Scunthorpe (DN15) - own transport preferred.
• Physically fit and able to work on your feet for full shifts; reliable attendance for afternoon/evening shifts is essential.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team under shift patterns.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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