Packaging & Hygiene Line Operative - Twilight Shift (2pm to 10pm, M-F)

Recruitment South East; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Packaging and Hygiene Line Operative for a twilight shift (2pm to 10pm). The role involves maintaining high hygiene standards on the packaging line and ensuring product compliance. Responsibilities include monitoring machinery, completing safety paperwork, and assisting in audits. This temp role may transition to permanent for the right candidate, offering a salary of GBP 14.63 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high standards in packaging for BRC.
• Experience in operating machinery and monitoring production.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures for food safety.

Responsibilities

• Start-up and check machinery functionality and cleanliness.
• Monitor packaging area for safety and specifications.
• Complete hourly paperwork measuring temperatures.
• Ensure cleanliness of the packaging line throughout the shift.
• Report problems and assist in hygiene operations.

Job description

Job Title

Packaging and Hygiene Line Operative

Details

Temp position moving to permanent for the right candidate

Twilight shift (2pm to 10pm Monday to Friday)

Immediate Start

Department/ location: Production Line

Grade/ salary range: GBP14.63P/H 2pm to 10pm

Reports to: Production Manager

Job Purpose

Maintain and exceed standards required in packaging for BRC. To ensure the smooth running of the packaging line. Ensure product is correctly packed, stacked, labelled and stored. To clean to the highest standards. Complete all tasks required and as requested.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Start-up packaging area and check all belts and machinery for any damage before starting, also check cleanliness of line before production begins.
2. Monitor packaging area making any changes across the line that are needed to keep the product safe and in spec throughout the shift.
3. Complete paperwork every hour measuring temperatures of the pasta and of the cold store.
4. Keep packaging line clean and tidy throughout the shift.
5. To report any problems on the downtime sheet or to report any problems to management if its serious and putting the product in danger.
6. To shut down the packaging machinery and to clean any debris off the floor and make sure all pallets are put away and doors are shut to cold store or to clean once production has finished if you re running the nightshift.
7. Participate in staff meetings as and when required.
8. Ensure that the changing area in high care is kept tidy and equipped with disposables (hair nets, shoe covers etc.)
9. Assist the Night Shift Supervisor/ Technical Manager for site visits and audits
10. Work alongside and encourage any contracted agency worker to meet cleaning requirements and that they are actioned in such a way that they meet required standards
11. To effectively carry out hygiene operations, internal and external, in such a manner as to ensure that storage areas and equipment where required is stripped, cleaned, and reassembled in accordance with recognised procedures, practices, always maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, including health and safety so as to continually produce safe food
12. Perform variety of tasks including safe and correct use of chemicals, deep clean, pot wash operations or compacter use (training will be provided to perform all the tasks)
13. Be responsible for site deep cleaning to the required levels, with use of cleaning instructions and schedules to ensure microbiological standards achieve for safe production environment.
14. In case the night shift supervisor is unable to do the ATP swabs, ensure ATP swabs are taken.
15. Any other tasks as required.

The purpose of this job description is to outline the levels of responsibility and accountability of this post, to ensure that all work undertaken by our employees is identified and lines of accountability are clear.

It is the responsibility of all employees to adhere to the general policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and other relevant individual policies.

The above job description does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to undertake additional duties as the requirements of the post change.