General Operative

Monaghan Mushrooms Limited; North Berwick, Drem; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mushroom production company in Scotland is seeking candidates for a role involving packhouse processes. The position requires operating and monitoring equipment, packing mushrooms efficiently, and ensuring compliance with food safety policies. Candidates should be flexible, detail-oriented, and effective team players. Proficiency in English is necessary, and prior experience in a factory or warehouse is advantageous. This role is integral to maintaining brand and product integrity.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and monitor equipment as directed.
• Experience in a factory or warehouse setting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate packing machines and ensure efficient use of materials.
• Maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Perform quality checks by segregating unfit products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Proficient level of English

Job description

Role Overview

Under the direction of the Production Manager and Line Supervisor carrying out all work associated with the various Packhouse processes in Monaghan Mushrooms and observing Company policies & procedures.

Main Duties

• Operate and monitor equipment as designated by Management
• Comply with the Company’s Food Safety Policy and all other associated legal and customer requirements
• Operate various computer systems as required
• Packing mushrooms into punnets or boxes while tipping low quality product and product that is unfit for customer.
• Scanning and palletising products
• Setting up packing machine to wrap product types while ensuring efficient use of labels and film keeping wastage to a minimum
• Ensure paper segregation of unfit product
• Ensure machines are cleaned every night prior to leaving the department
• Maintain Health, Safety and Hygiene standards in accordance with Company rules and regulations
• Responsible for brand and product integrity
• Other associated duties

This is not an exhaustive list and is subject to change and amendment.

Competencies to perform the role

• Have a flexible approach to work
• Be capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong team player
• Be conscientious with strong attention to detail

Experience and Qualifications

• Proficient level of English
• Previous factory/warehouse experience is an advantage but not a requirement

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.