Production Operative Afternoons

Sofina Foods Europe; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking a reliable Production Operative for their afternoon shift. This role involves preparing, assembling, and packing food products while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering quality and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Paid breaks

Access to our Online Benefits Hub

Life insurance & company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Canteen facilities

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced production environment is preferred.
• Ability to follow safety, hygiene, and quality protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and pack food produce in line with specifications.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety regulations.
• Report hazards and contribute to production flow.

Skills

Precision

Teamwork

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Sofina Foods isn’t just a food company—it’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we’re passionate about delivering quality meat and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.Sofina Foods is looking for a reliable, hands-on Production Operative to join our high-performing manufacturing team on the afternoon shift. This role is essential to maintaining the quality and consistency of our products, while supporting our strong focus on safety, hygiene, and efficiency.

Working as part of a fast-paced production environment, you’ll play a vital role in preparing, assembling, and packing food products to the highest standards. If you take pride in precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement – we want to hear from you.

Afternoon shift hours:
Monday - Thursday / 15:00 - 23:00
Friday / 14:00 - 22:00

Pay: £12.21 per hourAs a Production Operative, you will:

• Manufacture and pack food produce in line with product specifications and company standards
• Follow all procedures around Safety, Hygiene, Quality, Quantity, and Cost
• Operate equipment and support changeovers as trained, contributing to smooth production flow
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and adhere to food safety regulations
• Keep work areas clean and organised in line with the ‘Clean As You Go’ policy
• Complete monitoring checks and paperwork accurately and promptly
• Proactively report hazards, defects, or near misses to the Line Optimiser
• Ensure all products, racks, and dolavs are properly labelled for traceability
• Support team goals by working flexibly across different areas of production
• Escalate any production issues and help drive resolution
• Comply with all company systems including Hellenic procedures
• Carry out all reasonable tasks as requested by management

A Key Role in Delivering Quality, Safety, and Efficiency on the Production Floor

• Competitive hourly rates
• Paid breaks
• Access to our Online Benefits Hub
• Life insurance & company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Canteen facilities
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• A culture where commitment, teamwork, and high standards are valued and rewarded