Production Operative

Are you looking for a Production role in the food industry?

Do you mind working on longer shifts?

Reed Food & FMCG are currently recruiting for a number of Production Operative roles, working for a busy team in Ambient produce, based in Norwich. The roles are either Days or Nights. The full role details can be found below:

Production Operative - Days and Nights

£30,000 per annum, rising to £34,000 per annum once fully trained

Norwich

The shift pattern is 2 days (6am - 6pm) 2 nights (6pm - 6am) 4 days off rotating

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for production on the shift - raw materials, end product, packing, palletisation, machine care and the condition of work areas.
• Check and measure product dimensions and adjust machinery where necessary. Take remedial action to meet specified standards.
• Check the consistency, moisture and quality of the product and where required record details and necessary make adjustments.
• Maintain the specified standard of cleanliness of machinery, equipment and surrounding areas, including the floors.
• Ensure all relevant information regarding gaps, product changes, problems etc. are communicated to relevant personnel engaged in packing activities to segregate good and bad product and minimize wastage.
• Select raw ingredients and mixing quantities for each of the different products. Activating automatic filling/mixing cycle and the correct operation of the bulk handling system.

Minimum Experience required:

• Some production/warehouse experience would be great but not needed. Full training provided.
• Happy to work in a dry and ambient
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to do repetitive work

If you are currently in the market for a new role and are interested in working within the food industry, please do reply with your up to date CV to be considered for an immediate interview.