Production Operative

Ipswich, Suffolk

£31000 - £31863/annum

Head Hunted Recruitment are working exclusively with a well known and rapidly expanding business who specialise in the Pet and Animal sector, we are looking for a driven and self motivated individual to join the company in the production department as a Grain Intake Production Assistant.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will ideally have experience within an agricultural setting who can join our dedicated and skilled team working in our grain intake mill, with Production experience in preparing products.

As Grain Intake Production Assistant you will manage day-to-day intake of seed/grain-based materials, providing efficient and accurate goods-in and out provision in conjunction with the organisation’s stock management systems.

Grain Intake Production Assistant Hours:

Monday - Friday 45 hours per week,
Daily hours 7:30am - 5:00pm with 1 x 30 min unpaid lunch break, plus 2 x 15 minute paid tea breaks.

Grain Intake Production Assistant responsibilities and duties:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships across all sites, departments and external stakeholders connected to the organisation to ensure a smooth and efficient operation
Oversee the intake/call-off, storage, and dressing of seed/grain-based materials to ensure a reliable and high-quality supply for internal production and external sale
Responsibility for maintenance of hygiene/housekeeping for the Intake/Mill environment
Moving of products in bags or boxes, which weigh up to approximately 25Kg

Grain Intake Production Assistant skills required:

Experience in product/manufacturing production
A good working knowledge of mechanical systems
Experience processing/work with seed/grain-based materials, (training will be given)
Counterbalance forklift licence, or willing to learn
Good communication skills; spoken and written English with the ability to deal with people from variety of backgrounds
Ability to work under own initiative as well as ability to motivate self and others
Own transport is a must have as there is limited public transport

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established brand within Ipswich and could lead to further opportunities within the business. The weekly pay on offer is £612.75 (£31.863 per annum) plus excellent company benefits

This is a summary of a vacancy from the advertiser. Read the full job description and apply →