Production Operative

Empowered Personnel Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is hiring a dedicated Production Operative in Kineton. The role involves operating production machinery, packaging products, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should possess strong numeracy and communication skills, be team players, and have their own transport. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a chance for a permanent position after a successful probationary period.

Benefits

Opportunity for permanent position

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills for KG to gram conversions.
• Capable of operating large mixing equipment after training.
• Must have own transport due to the job location.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery to manufacture products.
• Accurately pick, pack, and label goods.
• Assist with monthly stock audits and participate in team briefings.
• Process raw materials in the correct order to meet specifications.
• Test manufactured products to ensure they meet required specifications.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Computer literacy

Clear communication

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift truck

Large mixing equipment

Job description

Production Operative

Location: Kineton, CV35

Position Type: Temp to Perm

Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (40-hour week)

Duration: Temp to perm

Empowered Personnel is currently recruiting a Production Operative. Our client is looking for a dedicated Production Operative to join growing team and help to ensure the smooth operation of production and despatch processes.

Key Responsibilities of a Production Operative

• Operate production machinery to manufacture products, developing a strong understanding of materials and processes.
• Accurately pick, pack, and label goods as per specifications.
• Assist with monthly stock audits and participate in regular team briefings.
• Process raw materials in the correct order and weight to meet finished goods specifications.
• Ensure production jobs are completed on time and per the production plan.
• Ensure that job cards are accurately filled out and all necessary sections are completed.
• Test manufactured products to ensure they meet required specifications and report findings to the Quality Manager.
• Ensure efficient and correct stock rotation (First In, First Out) and proper storage of materials and goods.
• Keep machinery and production areas clean, and ensure tools and equipment are properly stored.
• Work towards improving efficiency and ensuring procedures are followed.
• Provide cover in either production or despatch departments as needed.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices and keep work areas clean and free from obstruction.

Key Requirements of a Production Operative

• Must have good numeracy and literacy skills for KG to gram conversions
• Computer literate
• Clear communication skills with staff at all levels.
• Able to work independently once trained, but also a strong team player.
• Willing to use a Reach/Forklift truck (current licence not required).
• After training, capable of operating large mixing equipment.
• Must have own transport due to the location of the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team, with a chance to secure a permanent position after a successful probationary period.

For further information please call Empowered Personnel on (phone number removed) or email your CV to