Production Operative - 2x8

Sofina Foods Europe; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Europe in Grimsby is hiring a Production Operative to join a busy team producing and packing fresh and frozen seafood to quality, safety and customer standards. Full training is available, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress.

You’ll work shifts 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday with weekly rotation. The role includes preparing ingredients, feeding production lines, packing products, checking quality, operating equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• You’ll be reliable, practical and comfortable working as part of a busy production team.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Prepare, process and pack pork products to specification.
• Check product quality, including size, weight and presentation.
• Operate equipment safely following training.
• Pack and label products accurately.
• Keep your work area clean and organised.
• Work to production targets and daily plans.
• Report any product, equipment or safety issues.

Responsibilities

• As Production Operative, you’ll work as part of a busy team producing and packing fresh and frozen seafood products to required quality, safety and customer standards.
• Feed production lines and prepare ingredients as needed.
• Pack and label products accurately and efficiently.
• Check product quality and ensure packaging meets specifications.
• Operate equipment safely and report any issues promptly.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

Help turn quality seafood into products enjoyed across the UK and beyond.

Role Overview

As a Production Operative, you’ll work as part of a busy team producing and packing fresh and frozen seafood products to the required quality, safety and customer standards. Your role could include preparing ingredients, feeding production lines, packing products, checking quality, operating equipment and keeping your area clean and safe. Full training is available, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress.

Pay: £13.13 per hour

Location: Ladysmith Road, Grimsby

Working Pattern: 6am- 2pm / 2pm - 10pm Monday to Friday - shifts rotate weekly

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be reliable, practical and comfortable working as part of a busy production team. You’ll also need to:

• Follow food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Prepare, process and pack pork products to specification
• Check product quality, including size, weight and presentation
• Operate equipment safely following training
• Pack and label products accurately
• Keep your work area clean and organised
• Work to production targets and daily plans
• Report any product, equipment or safety issues

Previous food manufacturing experience is useful but not essential as training will be provided.

Why Join Us?

You’ll join a practical, team-focused production environment where your work directly contributes to the food we produce every day. We offer structured training and the opportunity to build your skills within a large food manufacturing business, with opportunities to develop your career over time.

About Sofina

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.

At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation