Operator - Nights

Rich Products UK; Andover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Rich Products UK is seeking a night‑shift production operative to carry out production duties, assist shift management, and help achieve high quality, low-cost manufacture.

Based on 22:00–06:00 Sunday to Thursday nights, the role offers a salary of £28,076 plus a £1,000 annual shift allowance. You will ensure food safety, quality standards, and efficient line operations while maintaining a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Must follow procedures and health and safety rules.
• Able to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-performing teams.
• Manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to work Sunday to Thursday night shift.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner complying with health and safety legislation.
• Operate production activities and CCPs to meet food safety standards.
• Adhere to quality systems ensuring finished products meet specs.
• Maximise line outputs to deliver plan attainment and efficiency.
• Minimise wastage through efficient practices on the line.
• Ensure line cleaning meets food safety standards and audits.
• Maintain documentation and ERP traceability and safety records.
• Escalate issues to Shift management promptly.
• Collaborate with shift management, engineering and sanitation.
• Progress self-development and seek opportunities to advance.

Skills

Procedures adherence

Manual dexterity

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

English communication

Job description

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family‑owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in‑store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

• Carry out production duties in line with requests from Shift Management assisting in achieving high quality, low cost manufacture, meeting service levels to satisfy customer’s requirements.
• Assist the business to maintain a safe working environment and protect all associates and guests
• To ensure products manufactured are safe, legal and comply to customers quality standards.

This role is based on working 2200 - 0600 Sunday to Thursday night

The salary for this role is £28076.00 plus a shift allowance of £1000.00 per year

Key Accountabilities/Outcomes

• Work in a safe manner to comply with statutory health and safety legislation and company policies.
• Operate and adhere to all key processes and procedures including CCPs, production activities and administration to ensure food safety standards are met.
• Adhere to company quality system, ensuring product manufactured is to the correct specification. All products to meeting company quality standards. Ensure the finish product meets all customer quality standards.
• Ensure all production requirements are met and that line outputs are maximised at every opportunity to deliver plan attainment and efficiency targets. Proactively work with shift management, engineering and sanitation to minimise lost time.
• Ensure minimum wastage of materials at all times through effective working practices on the line.
• Ensure line cleaning is efficiently and effectively carried out, that meets food safety standards and minimises lost time. Ensure customer audit standards are adhered to and a clean and tidy workplace is maintained.
• To ensure that all administration is completed to meet legal requirements and that relevant systems are maintained, including, Traceability, Health and Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, ERP etc.
• Communication and escalation of issues to Shift management in a timely manner.
• Work as a member of the production team, ensuring efficient line operations and maintaining team morale
• Being proactive in your self-development and looking for opportunities to progress when they arise

You must comply with Rich Products Limited Health and Security policies and procedures at all times

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Critical

• Ability to follow procedures
• A level of manual dexterity
• Ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment
• Experience of working within a high performing team environment
• Ability to communicate and understand clearly both orally and in writing in English to ensure that all health and safety procedures are understood and can be easily followed

Desirable

• Food Manufacturing / FMCG Experience
• Working in a Safety Critical Environment

Rich Products Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.