Production Operative

Forza Foods Ltd; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

Colleague discount for Asda

Wellbeing services access

Inclusion networks for staff

Parental leave policies

Job summary

Forza Foods Ltd is seeking a Production Operative for our site in Normanton. The role is located onsite within a high care, chilled meat processing and packing facility handling poultry, pork, and beef.

The position involves operating machinery, packaging finished goods, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The job requires practical, team-oriented individuals who can work in a fast-paced environment and follow health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or cold environments preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work quickly in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery in a high care chilled environment.
• Pack and label finished goods to meet specifications and quality standards.
• Report defects or quality issues to the Line Leader and maintain hygiene and safety procedures.

Job description

About The Role

Join Our Dynamic Onsite Production Team atForza Foods!

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for aProduction Operativeto become a vital part of our onsite Production Team at our Protein site in Normanton. If you are passionate about Production and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!

Position Details:

Schedule: 4 on 2 off, rotating morning and afternoon shifts between 6:30am and 10:30pm

Location: Forza, Normanton - Site Based Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Please note that Forza operates as a high care, chilled meat processing and packing facility, handling poultry, pork, and beef

Key Responsibilities:

As a Production Operative, you will play a vital part in our day-to-day operations, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. You will work within a high care chilled environment, handling food products, operating machinery, and adhering to strict hygiene and safety procedures.

You will ensure products are correctly packed and labelled to target in line with company and customer expectations and ensure that you report any defects or poor quality to a Line Leader.

You will correctly pack finished goods safely, to specification standards and in the correct orientation within each box and safely stack boxes to a required height.

What are we looking for?

You should have good practical skills and the ability to work quickly and methodically and within a team whilst have the ability to concentrate whilst doing repetitive tasks and follow instructions.

With a ‘Can do’ attitude and proactive approach, you should have an understanding of health and safety policies in the work place and entry level in both written and spoken English.

Previous experience of working in a fast-paced environment is essential, specifically within a food production or chilled environment background is desirable.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Willingness to work in a chilled environment (protective clothing provided)

What's in it for you?

At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success.

In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension
• Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks - helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.

About Us

Ourpurposehere atIPL, Forza & Koberis simple, we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and ourmissionis to supportAsdaon their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace.

Through our people we live and breathe ourvaluesand we play to our strengths, but we also support each other's development. We are a community of passionate individuals who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise, who work collectively to form a high performing team and a company to be proud of.

We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio-economic background. We are committed to makingIPL, Forza and Kobera place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!