Manufacturing Key Operative - Machine

Morrisons; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food manufacturer as a Manufacturing Key Operative - Machine in Knaresborough. You'll operate production lines, ensuring quality products in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy competitive benefits, including discounts, holiday, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday

15% supermarket discount

Career progression

Subsidised staff canteen

Healthcare benefits

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with machinery in a production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Running the production line.
• Conducting system setups and calibrations.
• Maximising overall equipment effectiveness.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

School Leaver

Job description

As a Manufacturing Key Operative - Machine, you will work within the production team to maintain and operate production lines, ensuring the delivery of quality products in a safe, efficient, and hygienic environment. This role is fast-paced, high-volume, and demanding, but rewarding as you contribute to delivering quality products to our customers.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Running the production line
2. Conducting system setups and calibrations to meet compliance and order requirements
3. Aiming to maximise overall equipment effectiveness to reduce waste, downtime, and giveaways

In return, we offer:

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) and a guaranteed day off for personal occasions
• 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from day one
• An additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Competitive pension and life assurance
• Healthcare and well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks discount scheme for high street shops, cinemas, gyms, and more
• Optional payroll charity donations
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave, neonatal, and fertility leave

About you:

• Ideally, previous experience working with machinery in a production environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Works well as part of a team and is physically active
• Can maintain concentration during repetitive tasks
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for success in roles and careers at Morrisons. If you need support with your application or adjustments at interview, contact us at [e-mail]. Please note: we only recruit individuals above the school leaver’s age. For more info, visit our link. Some roles may have age restrictions due to the role's nature.

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About us

At Myton Food Group, part of Morrisons, we pride ourselves on our legacy. We are British farming’s largest direct customer, sourcing from valued suppliers, and passionate about quality. With 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, we produce a wide range of food products, including meats, fish, pies, fruits, vegetables, flowers, and bread.

We stand out in the food manufacturing industry through our teamwork and partnership across the supply chain. Learn more about us at our website.