Production Operative
Wetherby
Starting salary - £25,000
Full-time, Permanent | Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Benefits: Bonus scheme, 20 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown, company pension, free on-site parking.
We are recruiting for a reliable and hands-on Production Operative to join a growing and friendly team based in Wetherby. This is a varied role involving both production and warehouse responsibilities, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a practical, fast-paced environment.
You’ll be involved in preparing and packing products, supporting the manufacturing process, and helping ensure that goods are moved efficiently between departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Duties
• Filling containers using manual and semi-automatic machinery
• Labelling products by hand or with machinery
• Batch coding and quality checking
• Building and filling cartons
• Measuring and blending ingredients
• Labelling and sampling to required standards
• Cleaning equipment and work areas
• Conducting regular stock checks on packaging materials
Warehouse Duties
• Moving boxes (up to 25kg) between pallets and production areas
• Stacking and wrapping pallets
• Using a manual pallet truck to move stock
• Driving a van between sites to transport goods
• Operating the shutter door to accept deliveries and collections
Experience:
• Previous experience in a production operative role
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow processes
• Comfortable with manual handling and physical work
• A basic understanding of workplace safety and good manufacturing practices is beneficial
If you’re looking for a stable, full-time role where you can contribute to a supportive and growing team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Beth at Unity Resourcing for more information.
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