Machine Operative

Cranswick; Hull and East Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranswick Gourmet Sausage Co. (Lazenby’s) in Hull is seeking a Filler / Machine Operative to operate and set up the filler, select nozzles and skins, and run the line to meet hourly targets.

You will monitor product specification, maintain traceability, check unit weights to minimise waste, and perform clean-downs as required. Experience in a fast-paced chilled food environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced chilled food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand product specification.

Responsibilities

• Set up filler machine, select nozzles, brakes and skins as required.
• Ensure smooth running of filler line and meet hourly demands.
• Maintain traceability by selecting correct meat and keeping records.
• Regularly monitor unit weight to control giveaways and minimise waste.
• Perform cleaning and sanitising as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reading specifications

Teamwork

Tools

Filler machine operation

Quality checks

Job description

Cranswick Gourmet Sausage Co. (Lazenby’s) is our fast-paced sausage facility located in Hull. Using only the best cuts of British pork, fresh herbs, and spices, Cranswick is the UK’s leading producer of gourmet sausages, supplying major retailers and foodservice outlets alike. The size of our business enables us to support career development and progression, which will help our people fulfil their potential.

The ideal candidate for a Filler / Machine Operative would be flexible, enthusiastic and have excellent attention to detail. Their main responsibility would be setting up the filler machine, selecting the right nozzles, brakes and skins as required, the smooth running of the filler machine, including stripping and cleaning as necessary to meet hourly demands, ensure the product being filled out is in line with specification, traceability is maintained by selecting the correct meat for the product being produced, regular monitoring of unit weight to control giveaways and minimising waste. (A full job description is available upon request)

Hours - 06:00-18:00 days and 18:00 - 06:00 4 nights on 4 off

Requirements, experience for a Machine Operative:

• Worked within a fast-paced chilled food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand product specification.

Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward