Seasonal Production Operative AM - Weekends 1

Danish Crown A/S; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Rochdale is seeking seasonal production operatives to support its bacon and gammon lines. The role involves processing, packing, and dispatching products during weekdays from 05:45 to 14:40, ensuring safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will work well in teams or independently and maintain punctuality and performance. Opportunities for development and perks like discounted meat and enhanced parental leave are included.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave

Enhanced company sick pay

Matched company pension scheme

Heavily discounted meat for staff

Well-being programs

Free parking

Complimentary tea and coffee

Qualifications

• Experience in a production role is preferable.
• Ability to handle food products safely.
• Willingness to participate in training and improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Process, pack, or dispatch quality products to meet targets.
• Ensure safe handling and transportation of food products.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Ability to adhere to health and safety standards

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

This is for a seasonal position to support our production teams during the Christmas period, working weekdays from Monday to Friday, with an AM shift from 05:45 to 14:40. The contract is expected to run until the end of December.

Who is Danish Crown?

We are a food company owned by Danish farmers, supplying high-quality food worldwide. We employ over 26,000 colleagues, from butchers to business developers.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking processing operatives to join our team working on bacon and gammon product lines.

Why join Danish Crown? – Here are some reasons to consider:

• 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 programs, including free health care cash plans and digital wellbeing tools
• Free Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and families
• Free parking
• Complimentary tea and coffee on all sites
• Opportunities for career progression within a global business

Area of responsibility

Responsible for processing, packing, or dispatching quality products to meet targets while maintaining safety and efficiency standards.

Specific tasks include:

• Performing tasks on specific production lines
• Processing, sealing, packing, or dispatching products according to specifications
• Working independently or in teams to meet production goals
• Ensuring safe handling and transportation of food products
• Adhering to health, safety, and hygiene standards
• Following procedures for product tracking
• Carrying out service roles as needed
• Training or coaching new operatives
• Supporting other departments as required
• Participating in improvement projects
• Stepping into higher roles when necessary
• Reporting hazards or issues
• Taking responsibility for personal development
• Maintaining punctuality, performance, and attendance standards