Food Production Operative

Job Overview

KPI Recruiting are on the lookout for a Food Production Operative for our client based in Nantwich.

Working Hours and Days

• Monday to Sunday
• 06:00-18:00
• 5 days out of 7 per week

Rate of Pay

• £12.71 p/h

Duties and Responsibilities

• Removing large cheese blocks from cardboard boxes or plastic crates.
• Checking cheese blocks for damage, foreign objects or plastic contamination before processing.
• Placing unwrapped cheese blocks onto conveyor belts or into knockout machinery for further processing.
• Manually lifting and handling cheese blocks (typically 20-30kg) and feeding them into the production line.
• Removing and recycling cardboard and plastic waste generated during the de-boxing process.
• Breaking down cardboard and disposing of plastic liner waste appropriately.
• Recording raw material usage and returning pallets to storage areas.
• Maintaining a clean work environment and ensuring machinery and infeed areas are properly sanitised.

Qualifications and Ideal Candidate

• Ability to safely and consistently lift heavy items (20-30kg).
• Ensuring all packaging is fully removed to prevent contamination.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and keep production lines running smoothly.
• Must be comfortable working in a chilled environment.
• Available to work 4 shifts per week (06:00-18:00).
• A valid driving license and access to a vehicle is essential due to the rural location of the site.
• Willingness to support colleagues and follow instructions.

If this role is for you, contact Hayley on .

KPI Recruiting is an equal - opportunity employer.