Production Operative - Days

Osborne Appointments; Kettering; On-site; GBP 39,248,000 - 46,291,000; Full time

Job summary

OA Group is advertising a Production Operative position based in Kettering. The role focuses on sorting and quality checking within the production line, supporting daily manufacturing processes and maintaining high quality standards.

The operative will perform cleaning, quality checks and documentation, while operating within health and safety guidelines and SOPs. A positive attitude and reliability are essential for this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow processes.
• Physically fit for manual handling.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Familiarity with health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean production areas, machinery and equipment to maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Carry out routine quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Identify and report product defects or quality issues.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Support production teams with general operational duties.
• Follow health & safety procedures and standard operating procedures at all times.
• Assist with manual handling and movement of materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized working environment.
• Work towards daily production targets as part of a team.

Skills

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Teamwork

Health & safety

Job description

Production Operative - Sorting & Quality Checking.

Location: Kettering

Hours: 8am-4pm (can be 8am-6pm if wanted!),Monday to Friday. Candidates must arrive 15 minutes before each shift for handover.

Pay: £14.61 per hour

Duties of a Production Operative:

• Cleaning production areas, machinery and equipment to maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Carrying out routine quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Identifying and reporting product defects or quality issues.
• Completing production and quality documentation accurately.
• Supporting production teams with general operational duties.
• Following health & safety procedures and standard operating procedures at all times.
• Assisting with manual handling and movement of materials.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Working towards daily production targets as part of a team.

What we would like from you:

• Previous experience within manufacturing, production, warehouse or FMCG is desirable.
• Experience in a quality-focused environment would be advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow processes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

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