Seasonal Production Operative PM - Weekends

Danish Crown A/S; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Rochdale is hiring seasonal processing operatives for their bacon and gammon production lines. The position requires weekend work and operates in the evening shift. Responsibilities include processing, packing, and dispatching quality products while adhering to safety and hygiene standards. The company offers enhanced parental leave, sick pay, and development opportunities among other benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Company sick pay

Matched company pension scheme

Discounted meat for staff

Free health care cash plans

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Free tea and coffee

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process, pack, or dispatch products on production lines.
• Ensure safe handling of food and maintain hygiene standards.
• Participate in team activities to meet production goals.

Skills

Safety handling of food products

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

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This is a seasonal position supporting our production teams during the Christmas period, involving weekend work and the PM shift from 14:15 to 23:10. 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. Our team comprises over 26,000 colleagues, including butchers and business developers.

What are we looking for?

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

Why choose Danish Crown? – Here are some reasons:

• 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
• Free tea and coffee on all sites
• Development opportunities for career progression within a global business

Area of responsibility

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

Specific tasks:

• Perform tasks on specific production lines within the factory
• Process, seal, pack, or dispatch products according to specifications
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet production goals
• Ensure safe handling and transportation of food products
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene
• Follow procedures for product tracking
• Perform service roles within the production area
• Train or coach new Production Operatives as needed
• Cover other departments when required, based on training and skills
• Participate in departmental and site improvement projects
• Step up to higher responsibilities when needed for departmental operation
• Report hazards or issues to management
• Take responsibility for personal development
• Maintain punctuality, performance, and attendance according to company standards