Production Operator – Food Packaging

QS Recruitment; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Production Operator for a well-established food packaging manufacturer in Rotherham, UK. This role involves operating and monitoring production machinery to ensure efficient, high-quality output while adhering to food hygiene and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing role and demonstrate attention to detail and reliability. This position includes a rotating shift pattern, providing an excellent opportunity within a clean, modern environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or machine operating role.
• Comfortable working with machinery and automated equipment.
• Able to follow processes, procedures, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery used in food packaging.
• Monitor machine performance and product quality.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operator to join a well-established food packaging manufacturer based in Rotherham.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a clean, modern manufacturing environment producing packaging used by leading food brands.

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and monitoring automated production machinery to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality output.

Key Responsibilities

Operating and minding production machinery used in the manufacture of food packaging

Monitoring machine performance and product quality

Carrying out basic machine adjustments and changeovers

Identifying and reporting faults or quality issues

Maintaining accurate production and quality records

Ensuring all work is carried out in line with food hygiene, safety and quality standards

Keeping the production area clean, tidy and compliant with site standards

Due to the nature of the products being manufactured, strict food hygiene and contamination control procedures must be followed at all times, including:

Wearing correct PPE

Following hand-washing and hygiene protocols

Adhering to clean-as-you-go and housekeeping rules

Working Hours: This role operates on a weekly rotating shift pattern:Week 1: 05:45 – 14:00Week 2: 13:45 – 22:00Monday to Thursday with early finishes on a Friday.

Closing Date: 20260205

Experience & Qualifications

Experience in a manufacturing, production or machine operating role (food or packaging desirable but not essential)

Comfortable working with machinery and automated equipment

Good attention to detail and quality awareness

Able to follow processes, procedures and safety standards

Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team