Skilled Operative (Production)
Location: Newmarket Salary: £27,622 per annum Working Hours: 14.00 - 22.00 Monday to Friday Job Type: Full time | Permanent
Job Summary
My client is seeking a Skilled Operative to support the smooth and efficient running of a production line. This role involves assisting with line changeovers and setting up lines while ensuring all checks and paperwork are completed accurately. You will play a key role in maintaining quality standards and ensuring production runs efficiently and safely.
You will also support the Multi Skilled Operative when required and ensure all activities align with company quality policies and objectives.
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Previous experience in food manufacturing
Understanding of food hygiene and food safety standards
Knowledge of health and safety practices
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Basic English language skills
Capability to carry out heavy lifting tasks
Willingness to complete hygiene and cleaning duties
Key Responsibilities
Complete all tasks in line with risk assessments and company procedures
Work safely at all times while following health and safety procedures and COSHH regulations and wearing the required PPE
Handle food products while maintaining high hygiene standards and following company procedures
Ensure equipment and work areas are cleaned to required hygiene standards before production
Follow clean as you go practices ensuring work areas remain tidy and hazard free
Maximise yield by assessing product quality and reducing waste where possible
Work as part of a team to achieve daily production targets without compromising safety or quality
Operate machinery in line with training and skill level
Maintain flexibility by working across different production areas
Report hazards defects and near misses to the Team Leader
Ensure all products and racks are labelled correctly to maintain traceability
Support continuous improvement across efficiency hygiene quality and safety
Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time
Carry out monitoring checks including temperature quality weight and labelling checks
Escalate production issues and support resolution
Follow Redzone and Defacto procedures and book tasks as you go
Carry out product changeovers and machine set ups in line with procedures
Be ready and on the line at the start of each shift
Complete any other reasonable tasks requested by management
If this role aligns with your skills and experience we encourage you to apply below!
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