Food Production Operatives

QS Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in Nottingham. This role involves preparing and packing vegetables to meet customer requirements, ensuring quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in warehouse settings and possess strong knife skills. Working hours vary between 3-5 days a week, including weekends, with shifts starting at 8am. If you're ready to contribute to a vital part of the food supply chain and thrive in a cold working environment, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling and preparing vegetables is essential.
• Ability to work in cold environments is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle vegetables using knife skills.
• Pack orders and ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Knife skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only.

Job Description

Job roles will include:

1. Handling – using knife skills to prepare vegetables, including separating florets of broccoli/cauliflower, slicing sweet potatoes into wedges, and removing the cores from peppers.
2. Checking – washing and preparing delicate vegetables to the required standards and processes.
3. Processing – hand-preparing root crop vegetables into bags up to 10kg in weight.
4. Inspecting and sorting peeled root crop vegetables to meet customer requirements.
5. Packing orders to meet customer requirements, including pallet banding/wrapping.

Hourly Rate: The rate will be £11.44 per hour. Please note we do not accept visa sponsorships.

Working Hours: You will work 3-5 days per week, including weekends, starting at 8am and working between 8-12 hours per day.

Closing Date: 20250401

Experience & Qualifications

1. Past experience working in a warehouse.
2. Experience in a similar environment would be advantageous but not essential.
3. The environment is very cold, so you must be okay working within these conditions.

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