Production Operator

The Production Operator is responsible for running the production lines and producing finished goods, bespoke mixes, and internal products to the required specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate production lines at optimum speed and maintain product quality.
• Assist in assembly and packing of various goods.
• Coordinate with production planners and other operators to ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain clean and tidy production areas, following the clean-as-you-go policy.
• Report breaches of EDME procedures, hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Complete necessary paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Assist supervisors and managers with cleaning tasks around the site as required.
• Ensure all required training is carried out and documented.
• Carry out food safety quality checks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate commitment to equal opportunities, diversity and customer care.
• Continuously assess personal performance and knowledge for improvement.
• Remain updated on health and safety directives and good practice.

Person Specifications

• Passion for the brand, purpose and values.
• Self motivated with a drive to support a positive workplace culture.
• Enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn.
• Resilient, adaptable and able to work under time critical deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with team members.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Essential: Food manufacturing knowledge, communication skills, ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment, ability to work with or without supervision.
• Desirable: Reach truck licence, flexible approach to working hours, computer skills, manual handling training.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (22 days for 12 hour shift workers).
• Pension scheme, death in service benefit.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, shared parental leave.
• Company sick pay.
• Volunteer day off per year.
• Long service awards.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Mental health first aid training.
• Learning and development opportunities.