Warehouse Operative

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group in Crick, Northampton is hiring Warehouse or Production Operatives to support packing and production activities. The site runs 24/7 with 12-hour shifts, including day (6am–6pm) and night (6pm–6am) patterns, and offers flexible schedules to match production demands.

Your duties include following production directions, maintaining food safety standards, and keeping hygiene up to spec. Previous warehouse or food production experience is useful, and applicants must be reliable, with good

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or production environments preferred.
• Experience working in a food production setting handling raw meat and following hygiene guidelines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after training.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in following processes.

Responsibilities

• Follow production directions to pack products to correct WIP volumes.
• Maintain high quality by complying with Food Safety standards and company requirements.
• Adhere to hygiene policies and the 'Clean As You Go' approach to maintain sanitation.
• Promote health & safety by reporting hazards and logging plant damage.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Food production

Attention to detail

English literacy

Safety conscious

Reliable and punctual

Job description

Gi Group - Warehouse / Production Operatives.

Location: Crick, Northampton

The site operates 24/7, the working week is from Sunday - Saturday.

12-hour shifts.

We are offering flexibility with the working schedules.

The role does have variable shifts and rotating nature to suit the demands of production.

Hours: 6am-6am or 6pm-6am.

Day shift Rate: £12.95 to £14.25.

Night shift Rate: £14.94 to £16.24.

Overtime Rate: When basic hours are achieved, - 1.5x Initial Rate for first 12 hours, 2x Initial Rate after 12 hours.

Contract: Temporary.

Our client is a large retailer in pet food industry and actively recruiting for a Warehouse or production Operatives who can ensure processes are followed within the production, products are produced in line with production plans, to the highest level of quality whilst keeping our colleagues safe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production & Packing Support: Follow production directions to pack products using the correct combination and volumes of WIP (Work in Progress).
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high quality throughout the process by complying with relevant Food Safety legislation, standards, and company requirements.
• Hygiene Standards: Adhere strictly to the 'Clean As You Go' policy to ensure the department operates to top-tier hygiene standards.
• Health & Safety: Promote a safety-first culture by complying with all policies, reporting hazards, and logging plant damage promptly.

Skills & Experience (Essential):

• Experience: Previous warehouse or production environment experience is highly desirable.
• Raw Meat Handling: Comfortable working in a food production environment that handles and processes raw meat, adhering strictly to food hygiene and safety guidelines.
• Independence: Ability to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision once trained.
• Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy skills, especially when following processes and handling product volumes.
• Pace & Targets: Comfortable working to targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Good literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to understand, communicate, and report clearly in English.
• Reliability: Punctual and dependable, with a flexible approach to shift patterns.
• Physical Fitness: Comfortable with manual handling, heavy lifting, and standing for long periods.

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