Production Operative, Packing Centre

Stonegate; Lacock; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Regular shifts and weekly pay

Ongoing training and development

Free eggs every week

Subsidised staff transport from select

On-site parking and cycle-to-work

Job summary

Stonegate Farmers in Lacock is seeking reliable Production Operatives to join our packing centre. You’ll pack eggs safely and accurately, following customer specs and production targets while upholding strict hygiene and safety standards.

Work patterns are 4 on 4 off with shifts from early morning. Prior food production experience is beneficial; training and ongoing development are provided.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work in a team and on own initiative.
• Can follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Confident raising concerns and reporting issues.
• Capable of standing for extended periods and meeting physical demands.
• Experience in food production or warehousing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Pack eggs accurately and efficiently to customer specifications.
• Maintain high standards of quality and hygiene.
• Work toward production targets while preserving product integrity.
• Follow all food hygiene, health and safety procedures.
• Report hazards or contamination promptly.
• Keep the work area clean and organized (clean as you go).
• Support colleagues and adapt to changing production needs.
• Follow supervisor instructions and adapt to shift requirements.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Initiative

Safety awareness

Stamina

Job description

Salary: £13.06 per hour

Shift Pattern: 06.00am - 18.00pm, 4on4off

Stonegate Farmers is an integrated free-range and organic egg business operating across farming and agriculture, egg packing and cooked egg processing. Established in 1926, we have grown to become one of the UK's largest free-range and organic egg producers.

We're looking for reliable and hardworking Production Operatives to join our team within the Packing Centre at Stonegate Farmers in Lacock.

Working as part of our busy production operation, you'll play an important role in ensuring our eggs are packed safely, accurately and to the high standards expected by our customers.

As a Production Operative, your responsibilities will include:

• Packing eggs accurately and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality


• Ensuring products are packed in line with customer specifications and requirements


• Working towards production targets while maintaining product quality and integrity


• Following all relevant food hygiene, health and safety procedures


• Reporting any hazards, spillages or potential contamination risks promptly


• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working area through a \"clean as you go\" approach


• Supporting colleagues and other areas of production when required


• Following instructions from supervisors and managers and responding positively to changing production requirements

Requirements

You'll be well suited to this role if you:

• Are reliable, hardworking and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment


• Are able to work effectively as part of a team while also using your own initiative


• Can follow written and verbal instructions accurately


• Are confident raising questions or reporting issues when something doesn't look right


• Can remain focused while working towards production targets


• Are comfortable standing for extended periods and undertaking the physical requirements of a production role


• Take pride in maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene and safety

Previous experience within food production, manufacturing, warehousing or packing would be beneficial, particularly if you have experience working to targets or following quality and product specifications.

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay


• Regular shifts and weekly pay


• Ongoing training and development


• Free eggs every week


• Subsidised staff transport from select locations


• On-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme
  
• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome