Production Operative

Myton Food Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company located in Shrewsbury is seeking a Manufacturing Key Operative for their busy manufacturing site. Responsibilities include managing inventory, supporting stock movements using a forklift, and ensuring timely deliveries. Ideal candidates should be comfortable in a physical environment, with opportunities for training available. The role offers several benefits including a generous holiday package, employee discounts, and career development opportunities in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday including bank holidays

15% discount at Morrisons

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Competitive pension benefits

Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing and food handling experience is a plus, but training will be provided.
• Able to work in a fast-paced physical manufacturing environment.
• Forklift truck skills to move and manage stock if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Complete inventory and warehouse functions to ensure timely deliveries.
• Support moving and managing stock using a forklift truck if required.
• Perform various physical activities, including lifting and walking.

Job description

Manufacturing Key Operative – Warehouse and FLT

As a Manufacturing Key Operative – Warehouse and FLT you'll join our busy, fast‑paced manufacturing site completing inventory, software and warehouse functions to ensure all deliveries are documented. Making sure our products are in the right location, you'll ensure deliveries are distributed in full and on time to our customers.

Key Requirements

• May have previous manufacturing and food handling experience (full training will be given if not).
• Enjoy working in a fast‑paced physical manufacturing environment distributing quality, food‑safe products for customers.
• Use forklift truck skills to support moving and managing stock if required.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment which can be dusty and noisy, with varied temperatures.
• Perform a variety of physical activities such as lifting, bending, walking, pushing, pulling and stretching.

Benefits

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) and a guaranteed day off for birthdays, religious holidays or special occasions.
• 15% discount at Morrisons supermarkets and convenience stores from day one.
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member.
• Career progression and development opportunities.
• Subsidised staff canteen.
• Competitive pension and life assurance.
• Healthcare/Well‑being benefits including Aviva Digital GP.
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high‑street shops, cinemas, gyms and more.
• Optional payroll charity donations.
• Family‑friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave, neonatal and fertility leave.

Working Hours

Nights 6 pm to 6 am, 4 on 4 off. In addition to operational tasks such as picking, loading and unloading different types of product, you will support with moving and managing stock (using a forklift truck if required) and complete related administration tasks, maintaining a good working relationship between Manufacturing and Logistics.

Recruitment Statement

At Morrisons, we want to make sure our recruitment process is fair and accessible to all. If you require any support with completing your online application, please contact us at [e-mail]. Alternatively, if you need adjustments at interview stage, if you are invited for an interview you will be given a local contact who can support you. Please note: We will only recruit individuals who are over the school leaver’s age. The school leavers age can be found at link. Additionally, some roles have an age restriction due to the nature of the role.

Additional Information

General Operative posted on November 18th 2025, Minsterley. (£ - £ per hour, temporary position).