Production Operative

Food Careers Limited; St Helens; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food manufacturing company in St Helens is seeking a Production Operative to join their dynamic team. The role involves working with raw materials and ensuring safe operations while meeting production targets. Applicants should have a passion for teamwork, production experience, and be physically fit. The position offers a competitive salary range of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience and provides opportunities for personal growth and development.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for production and teamwork.
• Physically fit to handle 25kg bags.
• Production experience in various industries like Food Manufacturing.
• Excellent attention to detail for accurate product measurements.

Responsibilities

• Working with raw materials and testing products.
• Ensuring safety and efficiency in production.
• Communicating stock issues to management.
• Maintaining compliance with GMP & BRC standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Physical fitness

Self-motivated

Experience in LEAN environments

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

Production Operative

Liverpool / St Helens

Salary £30,000 - £35,000 pa depending on experience

The company has created an environment where nurturing and encouragement are standard. No two days are the same and opportunities are always available to learn, develop and progress. There is a high level of trust and transparency throughout the business, with a fantastic company culture, where nothing is more important than the happiness of the employees and where the focus of managers is on helping and supporting team members.

The Role

• 4-on 4-off Days (Days only)
• Working with raw materials, testing, weighing, mixing and issuing products to the next stage of production.
• Ensuring a safe and an efficient operation in achieving production targets.
• Inform managers / supervisors of stock issues so decisions can be made to minimise effects on customer orders, production efficiency and future production planning.
• Schedule production tasks effectively to meet production timelines.
• Communicate with the planning department and other support functions to ensure the plan is followed and areas of concern are highlighted.
• Ensure expected product yields are met and corrective actions are taken for low yielding products.
• Control stock and ensure accuracy of stock in production areas.
• Undertake stock checks.
• Ensure SOP's and process cleaning is taking place at the right times.
• Maintain high standards of GMP & BRC compliance in all aspects of production.
• Exhibit a good awareness of COSHH, risk assessment, Food Hygiene, and PPE requirements.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to Hygiene, HACCP, and Quality and ensure all relevant regulations are met.
• Contribute to an excellent safety culture, with regard to manual handling, PPE, accident / incident reporting.
• Assist the business as it goes through a programme to improve its stock system over the next 6 months.
• Take part in regular one-to-ones with line Manager to discuss personal development plan and identify opportunities for training and development.

The Person

• If you have a genuine passion for what you do and want to work in an environment that celebrates progress, teamwork and dedication, you’re what we’re after.
• Physically fit, able to work with 25kg bags of product.
• Self-motivated, a can-do attitude with a pro-active hands-on approach to all tasks.
• Production experience within Food Manufacturing, Process Industry, Chemical, Plastics, Polymers, Packaging, Pulp & Paper, Textiles, Cosmetics, Agrochemicals, Coatings, FMCG etc.
• Excellent attention to detail, able to identify, measure and mix product in the right quantities.
• Have strong relationship building skills.
• Experience of working within a LEAN environment is advantageous.
• Applicants should be educated to GCSE level or equivalent. Ref : 3562