Food Production Operator

Westray Recruitment Consultants; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Food Production Operator in Gateshead. The role involves following standards, ensuring safety, and packaging food products. Candidates must have experience in food production and be detail-oriented. This is a long-term opportunity with competitive pay and benefits, including enhanced employer contributions and holidays.

Benefits

Enhanced employer contribution of 5%

33 Holidays from day 1

Regular working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in food or FMCG production environments is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments.
• Must be able to read/write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs for product manufacturing.
• Ensure safe and efficient machine changeovers.
• Monitor yields, stock, and ingredients to optimise production.
• Package finished food products according to standards.
• Inspect products for defects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Job description

What is in it for you?

• 8 hours shifts
• Monday to Friday 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm rotational / Sunday to Thursday 10pm-6am
• Regular hours available
• Temporary/ Long term opportunity
• Working with a company who values your work
• £12.21 Days & Backs / £12.91 Nights
• Enhanced employer contribution of 5% from day 1
• 33 Holidays from day 1

We are excited to be supporting a key client in the food manufacturing industry in their search for an experienced Food Production Operator. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly reputable organisation that values your skills and offers long-term career prospects.

The Role

• Following SOPs to ensure that products are manufactured to the specifications outlined in documented standards.
• Ensuring safe and efficient machine changeovers.
• Monitoring and controlling yields, stock, and ingredients within your work area to optimise production and minimise waste.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, hygiene, and efficiency throughout all tasks.
• Package finished food products according to specified packaging standards.
• Label and seal packaging correctly to prevent contamination and ensure traceability.
• Inspect the products for defects

The Person

• Dem in food or FMCG production environments.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and reliable approach to work, with a strong focus on teamwork and communication.
• Able to work shifts.
• Must be able to read/write and understand English - also pass an inhouse English test.

To Apply

To apply for this position, send your CV to [e-mail] or call the team on 0191 4926622.

Contact Information:

Name: Amy Laidler
Email: [e-mail]