Production Operative

The Thrive Group; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thrive Group are assisting a client in Ditcheat, Somerset, to recruit a Production Operative. Own transport is required due to the client’s location. The role involves bagging and sealing cheese, operating production equipment safely, and performing routine manual handling tasks within a team.

Candidates should have a good level of English, a positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively with others while upholding GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar food handling production environment is desirable but not essential.
• Good level of English.
• Enthusiastic and conscientious, showing initiative when possible.
• Demonstrates respect for other people.
• A positive attitude to work.
• Proactive approach to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ability to share and exchange information with others.
• Works effectively within a production team, treating staff with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Bagging and sealing cheese and checking for foreign body contaminants.
• Operating and monitoring production equipment safely.
• Working steadily and methodically to carry out routine manual handling tasks.
• Undertaking manual handling tasks including hand stacking product/packing into boxes and onto pallets.

Skills

Good English

Teamwork

GMP awareness

Proactive

Positive attitude

Safety-minded

Job description

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client based in Ditcheat, Somerset, who are looking for Production Operative.

Own transport due to clients location would be required.

General Duties

• Bagging and sealing cheese and checking for foreign body contaminants
• Operating and monitoring production equipment safely
• Working steadily and methodically to carry out routine manual handling tasks
• Undertaking manual handling tasks including hand stacking product/packing into boxes and onto pallets.

About You

• Previous experience within a similar food handling production environment is desirable but not essential
• Good level of English
• Enthusiastic and conscientious showing initiative when possible
• Demonstrates respect for other people
• A positive attitude to work
• Proactive approach to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Ability to share and exchange information with others
• Functioning to the best of your ability within the production team, treating other members of staff with dignity and respect

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday and Monday to Friday - Rotating weekly

Pay Rate

• £13.99 per hour