Production Operative AM

Danish Crown UK Ltd.; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Rochdale is looking for processing operatives to join their bacon and gammon production team. Candidates must ensure quality product processing while adhering to safety and hygiene standards. The position offers a robust benefits package including 28 days of holiday and enhanced sick pay. The shift runs from 05:45 to 14:40 for a total of 40.83 hours weekly.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Matched company pension scheme

Heavily discounted meat for staff

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to process, pack, or dispatch quality products.
• Experience in maintaining health and safety standards.
• Willingness to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Processing and packing bacon and gammon products.
• Meeting production targets while ensuring cost efficiency.
• Maintaining high hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to follow safety procedures

Job description

Who is Danish Crown?

We are a food company owned by Danish farmers, supplying high-quality food to customers and consumers all over the world. From butchers to business developers, we are more than 26,000 colleagues.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking processing operatives to join our team working on bacon and gammon product production lines. The shift is in the morning, starting at 05:45 and ending at 14:40, totaling 40.83 hours per week.

Why choose Danish Crown? Here are some reasons:

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, totaling 36 days off annually
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Matched company pension scheme
• Heavily discounted meat for staff through the staff shop
• Well-being programmes, including free health care cash plans and wellbeing tools
• Free Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and families
• Free parking
• Free tea and coffee on all sites
• Opportunities for development and progression within a global business

Area of responsibility

Responsible for processing, packing, or dispatching quality products to meet production targets, maintain cost efficiency, and ensure safe working conditions.

Specific Tasks

• Perform tasks on specific production lines
• Process, seal, pack, or dispatch products according to specifications
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet targets
• Handle and transport food products safely
• Maintain high health, safety, and hygiene standards
• Ensure proper product tracking procedures
• Support service roles within the production area
• Train or coach new operatives as needed
• Cover other departments when required
• Participate in improvement projects
• Take initiative to ensure smooth operations
• Report hazards or issues to management
• Focus on personal development
• Maintain punctuality, performance, and attendance standards