Packing Operative - Machine-Made Products (16:30 to 02:30)

Proper Cornish Limited; Bodmin; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A growing pastry company in Bodmin is seeking Packing Operatives to join their Machine-Made Products Team. This role offers a competitive pay starting at £12.50 per hour, comprehensive training, and the opportunity for real career progression. Responsibilities include setting up packing areas, ensuring product quality, and operating packing machinery. With employee perks such as free pasties daily and a friendly team environment, this is an exciting opportunity for dedicated individuals looking to grow their careers!

Benefits

Free pasties & pastries daily

Subsidised canteen & free fruit and drinks

Quarterly BBQs and celebrations

Free spa & golf access

Subsidised massages & mental health support

Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme

Cash awards on employment anniversaries

Referral bonuses (£500)

Staff discounts on products

Strong career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Dedicated, hard-working, and willing to learn.
• Detail-oriented and passionate about quality production.

Responsibilities

• Setup the packing area and ensure smooth line operations.
• Check product quality for size and specifications.
• Efficiently pack finished products according to specifications.
• Maintain conveyor belt operation by assembling boxes.
• Palletize and wrap completed boxes for dispatch.

Skills

Team player

Can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Eager to learn

Job description

Join Our Growing Machine-Made Products Team!

Are you ready to be a part of something delicious? We're looking for passionate Packing Operatives to join our friendly and expanding Machine-Made Products Team! With exciting opportunities to grow, a competitive salary, and a positive work environment, this is your chance to become a key player in our thriving business!

Please note: Due to the festive period, our response times may be slightly longer than usual. Rest assured, we will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible.

We’re excited to welcome a new team member in the new year, with a planned start date in mid-January

Why Choose Us?

At Proper Cornish, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality pastries to our customers – and we want YOU to help us do it! This role offers:

• Competitive Pay: Start at £12.50 per hour, with an enhanced rate of £15.63 per hour for shifts worked between 8 pm and 6 am or any hours over 37.5 per week. withopportunities for higher earnings as you progress!
• Hours of work: 16:30 until 02:30 (Approx.) This is a Monday to Friday role that is currently working Monday to Thursday
• Engaging Work: Every day will be different as you play a vital role in packing high-quality pastries.
• Training & Development: We believe in nurturing our talent. From day one, you’ll undergo a comprehensive training program that will develop your skills and allow for career growth. You'll also earn Food Safety Level 2 and H&S Level 2 certificates!
• Real Career Progression: We're a company that believes in promoting from within, offering excellent career development opportunities and job security as we expand.

The Role:

As a Packing Operative, your day will be varied and rewarding. You’ll be responsible for helping to set up our packing area, ensuring smooth line operation and packing frozen products from our machine made line.

Product Quality Assurance: Your role involves ensuring the quality of the product by meticulously checking for the right size, shape, and adherence to product specifications.

• Packing Process: You'll be responsible for efficiently packing finished products into boxes, precisely following the product specification.
• Conveyor Belt Operation: Placing full boxes onto the packing conveyor belt is part of your responsibility, where the boxes proceed to be securely taped shut, weighed, and accurately labelled.
• Box Assembly and Maintenance: You'll also be responsible for assembling boxes, as well as changing tape reels and printer reels to maintain seamless packing operations.
• Palletizing and Wrapping: Your role extends to palletizing and wrapping completed boxes of product, preparing them for dispatch in strict accordance with product specifications

Please note that this role will involve standing and being on your feet for the majority of the shift.

This is a Monday to Friday role that is currently working Monday to Thursday, 16:30 to 02:30, but this could change.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• A Positive, Friendly Team: You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team where everyone is dedicated to producing the best pastries in the business.
• A Company that Cares: We’re proud to have earned a Gold Health and Wellbeing Award, and we truly value the well-being of our employees.
• A Growing Company: We’re expanding, and we want you to grow with us! There are always new opportunities to advance your career.

What We’re Looking For:

• A team player with a positive "can-do" attitude
• Someone who is dedicated, hard-working, and eager to learn
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for producing high-quality products

If you’re looking for a rewarding role with great pay, perks, and the opportunity to grow, this is the perfect job for you!

What’s in It for You? (Proper Perks!)

We believe in rewarding our team! Here are just a few of the amazing perks you’ll enjoy:

✔ Free pasties & pastries every day!

✔ Subsidised canteen & free fruit and drinks

✔ Quarterly BBQs, bake sales & competitions

✔ Christmas goodies & celebrations

✔ Free spa & golf access in St Austell

✔ Subsidised massages & mental health support

✔ Company-funded Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme

✔ Employment anniversary with cash awards & referral bonuses (£500!)

✔ Huge staff discounts on pasties, pastries, cakes, and tarts!

✔ Strong career development & internal promotion opportunities

Ready to Join Us?

Apply now and become an essential part of our team!