Packing Operatives

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Epworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts

Ongoing work

Potential permanent position

Job summary

Venatu Recruitment Group is seeking potato graders and packers for our client in Epworth (DN9). Immediate starts available in a busy food production setting with fixed 4 on/4 off shifts.

Day shifts pay £12.71 per hour and night shifts £14.04 per hour, with a strong focus on quality control and efficiency. Applicants should be reliable and hardworking, capable of lifting up to 25kg, and able to commute to Epworth.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production, packing or warehouse environments is helpful.
• Reliable and hardworking with good attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Grading and sorting potatoes on a production line, removing damaged or unsuitable produce.
• Check quality, size, appearance and overall condition of potatoes.
• Pack potatoes into bags and packaging per customer specs; weigh items.
• Operate and monitor basic packing machinery and feed lines.
• Maintain a clean, tidy working area and adhere to food hygiene procedures.

Job description

Potato Graders & Packers – Immediate Starts AvailableLocation: Epworth, DN9 1LB

Pay Rates:

Day Shifts: £12.71 per hour

Night Shifts: £14.04 per hourShift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off – Fixed Shifts

Venatu Recruitment Group are currently recruiting Potato Graders and Packers for our client based in Epworth (DN9).

This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing work with the potential to become permanent for the right candidates. We have immediate starts available and are looking for reliable, hardworking individuals to join a busy and fast-paced food production environment.

Whether you have previous experience in food production, packing or warehouse work, or are simply looking for a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

The Role – What Will You Be Doing?

Working as part of a busy potato processing and packing team, your duties will include:

• Grading and sorting potatoes on a production line, identifying and removing damaged, rotten or unsuitable produce.
• Checking potatoes for quality, size, appearance and overall condition.
• Packing potatoes into bags, sacks and other packaging according to customer specifications.
• Weighing products to ensure the correct quantities are packed.
• Operating and monitoring basic production and packing machinery.
• Loading and feeding potatoes onto grading and sorting lines.
• Removing waste products and maintaining a clean and tidy working area.
• Labelling and preparing finished products ready for distribution.
• Carrying out quality checks throughout the production process.
• Moving packaged products and assisting with general production duties.
• Working towards production targets whilst maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.Please note: Some positions will involve manual handling and lifting bags weighing up to 25kg, so applicants must be physically fit and comfortable with regular lifting.

Shift Patterns

We have opportunities available on both fixed day and night shifts:

Days: 6am – 6pm (£12.71 per hour)

Nights: 6pm – 6am (£14.04 per hour)Working a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern.

These are fixed shifts, meaning you will remain on either days or nights. There is no rotating shift pattern.

What We Are Looking For

• Reliable and hardworking individuals with a positive attitude.
• Good attention to detail when grading and checking products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Comfortable carrying out repetitive tasks whilst maintaining quality standards.
• Physically fit for roles involving manual handling and lifting up to 25kg.
• Good timekeeping and attendance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Previous experience in food production, agriculture, packing or warehouse environments would be advantageous but is not essential.

Important Location Information

Due to the location of the site in Epworth (DN9 1LB), you must have your own transport and be able to reliably commute to and from work.

What's On Offer?

• £12.71 per hour on day shifts.
• £14.04 per hour on night shifts.
• Fixed 4 on / 4 off shift pattern.
• Ongoing work with the potential for a permanent position.
• Immediate starts available.
• Opportunity to work within an established food production business.