Production Operative

We're looking for experienced Production Operatives to become part of our large team.

Job title: Production Operative

Job type: Temporary - ongoing

Pay rate: £14.92 for the first 12 weeks, then rising to £16.58

Working pattern: 3 on 3 off (rotating days & nights)

Location: Wakefield, WF2 0XR

Timings: Day (07h00-19h00), Nights (19h00-07h00)

Our client manufactures, distributes, sells and markets some of the world's strongest brands in non-alcoholic beverages. It is a leading Western European marketer, distributor, and producer of bottles and cans of non-alcoholic refreshment.

Job purpose

The role is aimed at operating machinery and equipment, and monitoring Quality Checks within the Work Area.

Responsibilities

• To ensure full compliance to Personal appearance / hygiene standards in accordance to working within a Food factory
• Report and escalat any non-conformance and non-compliance through the area reporting structure
• Always carry out all required pre-use inspections on work equipment or machinery
• Conduct on line machine / work area hand over with off going shift personnel - escalat any non-compliance or performance related issues
• Conduct basic machine operating and be capable of rectifying common machine faults
• Ensure all cleaning material / equipment are in the correct place and to the agreed stock levels, applying 5S standards
• Ensure full control of yields / stock of materials and ingredients used within work area
• Ensure all machinery / equipment within area of work meet site standards and all sub conditions are dealt with or escalated as appropriate
• Ensure shift quality targets are met and comply with Health and safety and PPE guidelines.

Requirements

• Experience in food manufacturing required
• A background in testing, whether that be as a technician or in a lab environment is mandatory
• Attention to detail, problem solving, communication for escalation purposes, integrity
• Experience within operating machinery is advantageous

Benefits

• Access to Randstad Happi benefits scheme which includes 100's of high street discounts, gym membership and much more!
• Long term, ongoing assignments in a professional environment with full training included
• Flexible shift patterns
• Paid breaks
• Free soft drinks and hot drinks onsite
• Free parking
• Internal training and development
• Weekly pay
• Pay increase after 12 weeks