Overview
Production Operative Mornings (Process) at Sofina Foods Europe
We are currently seeking dedicated Production Operatives to support our manufacturing operations. This role is key to ensuring our food products are prepared, assembled, and packed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Whether you’re operating machinery or supporting your team on the line, you’ll be an important part of delivering quality food products to customers across the UK and beyond.
The Role
Hours: Monday to Friday 06:00 - 14:00
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Responsibilities include preparing, assembling, and packing food products in line with specifications, following all safety, hygiene, and quality standards, keeping work areas clean and organized, operating machinery according to training and procedures, rotating between production tasks, labeling products and equipment for full traceability, completing paperwork clearly and on time, conducting regular monitoring checks, escalating issues, assisting with product changeovers and equipment setup, and working collaboratively to meet daily production targets. You will also follow all company and system procedures (including Hellenic Systems).
Your Key Responsibilities
* Prepare, assemble, and pack food products in line with specifications
* Follow all safety, hygiene, and quality standards
* Keep work areas clean and organised at all times ("Clean As You Go")
* Operate machinery according to training and procedures
* Rotate between various production tasks to ensure flexibility
* Label products and equipment accurately to maintain full traceability
* Complete paperwork clearly and on time
* Carry out regular monitoring checks and escalate any issues
* Assist with product changeovers and equipment setup
* Work collaboratively to meet daily production targets
* Follow all company and system procedures (including Hellenic Systems)
The Ideal Candidate
* Experience working in a factory environment is a plus
* Understanding of production equipment and targets
* High attention to detail, especially with paperwork
* A proactive, team-focused mindset
* Willingness to learn and adapt as needed
Why Sofina Foods?
* Competitive hourly rate
* Paid breaks
* Online Benefits Hub
* Company pension
* On-site canteen & parking
* Life insurance
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Employee referral programme
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn’t just a food company - It’s a place to build your future. With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we’re passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world. Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents. Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, Day Shift, No Weekends
Location
Haverhill, Suffolk
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
4843BR
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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