Packer & Grader Operative

Acorn Recruitment; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible ad-hoc shifts

Opportunity to work 1–5 days per week

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for Packer & Grader Operatives to join a fast-paced food production operation in Ilminster. Flexible, temporary work with ad-hoc shifts from one to five days per week, and a 7am–6:30pm schedule.

You will inspect and grade potatoes, pack orders to a high standard, and help maintain product quality in a busy warehouse. Weekly pay and a friendly team await, with opportunities to fit around your availability.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to quality and food safety standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, positive and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Inspect potatoes and remove any products that do not meet quality standards.
• Follow photographic grading guides to ensure consistent product quality.
• Identify and report any foreign objects found during the grading process.
• Pack products carefully to ensure they reach customers in excellent condition.
• Monitor product quality throughout the packing operation.
• Report packaging defects, poor seals, split bags and other quality concerns to the Machine Operator.
• Ensure correct quantities are packed into trays or MUs and stacked safely onto pallets.
• Apply labels accurately and ensure product traceability.
• Follow all health and safety, hygiene and food quality procedures at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Fast-paced work

Reliability

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Packer & Grader Operative | Warehouse Operative | Food Production Operative | Packing Operative

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting

Packer & Grader Operatives

to join a well-established, fast-paced food production operation in

Ilminster

This is an excellent opportunity for reliable and hardworking individuals with experience in

warehouse, packing, food production, quality control or manufacturing environments who are looking for flexible, temporary work.

Whether you're looking to work just

one day per week or up to five days per week, flexible ad-hoc shifts are available to suit a range of availability.

As a Packer & Grader Operative, you will play an important role in maintaining product quality, inspecting and grading potatoes, and ensuring customer orders are packed to a high standard.

What We Offer

£13.30 per hour.

Flexible ad-hoc shifts to suit your availability.

Opportunity to work between 1 and 5 days per week, depending on your preference.

Working hours of 7am-6:30pm.

Weekly pay.

Friendly and supportive team environment.

Valuable experience within a busy warehouse and food production setting.

Temporary working opportunity.

Key Duties

Inspect potatoes and remove any products that do not meet quality standards.

Follow photographic grading guides to ensure consistent product quality.

Identify and report any foreign objects found during the grading process.

Pack products carefully to ensure they reach customers in excellent condition.

Monitor product quality throughout the packing operation.

Report packaging defects, poor seals, split bags and other quality concerns to the Machine Operator.

Ensure correct quantities are packed into trays or MUs and stacked safely onto pallets.

Apply labels accurately and ensure product traceability.

Follow all health and safety, hygiene and food quality procedures at all times.

Requirements

Excellent attention to detail.

Strong commitment to quality and food safety standards.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Reliable, positive and proactive attitude.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.