Production Operative

Dunbia Group; Launceston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food production industry seeks individuals for their Skins department in Launceston. Responsibilities include sorting and preserving sheep skins with provided training. No prior experience is required, but a strong work ethic and teamwork willingness are essential. Enjoy an array of employee benefits including free parking, staff giveaways, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Free parking

Staff giveaways

Staff events and activities

Referral scheme

Service awards

Contributory pension scheme

Death in service scheme

Grocery aid

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Positive and proactive attitude towards work and colleagues.
• Reliable and committed to the company’s values.

Responsibilities

• Sort and preserve sheep skins through chilling, salting, and weighing.
• Assist with loading lorries for dispatch as needed.
• Promote and maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Work ethic

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking for the right person to join our established and experienced Skins department at Dunbia Jaspers. The role involves ensuring sheep skins are sorted and preserved for further processing through chilling, salting, and weighing. You may also be required to assist with loading lorries for dispatch. No previous experience is necessary, although a good work ethic and strong attendance record are essential.

Core hours are Monday to Friday, 7am - 4pm, but some flexibility will be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow and be aware of the departmental Standard Operating Procedures; training will be provided to ensure you are fully up to date with all current SOPs.
• Maintain a fast-paced environment in line with production needs.
• Work with the manager and team to achieve departmental targets.
• Promote and maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards in accordance with company rules and regulations.

This list is not exhaustive but provides a general overview of the position.

Qualifications

• Display a positive and proactive attitude towards work and colleagues.
• Work well to meet deadlines.
• Be reliable and hardworking.
• Be flexible with hours.
• Enjoy teamwork.
• Be committed to working within the company's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Staff giveaways
• Staff events and activities
• Referral scheme
• Service awards
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in service scheme
• Grocery aid
• Employee assistance program

Please note: this role is based at our Dunbia Jaspers site, located in a rural part of Launceston with limited public transport links available.