Production Operative

A growing food manufacturer is seeking a Production Operative to join a team where quality, safety and continuous improvement genuinely matter. This is a hands-on role, involving you in the full production process through to packing. You’ll have experience in a similar role, and in return the position offers hands-on training, clear standards to work to, and the opportunity to support the area leader.

Shift Pattern- 4 on 4 off days & nights

What You Will Do:

• Maintain a safe, hazard-free working area and follow risk-assessed procedures every shift.
• Support quality standards by following work instructions, escalating issues early, and helping achieve "right first time".
• Keep high hygiene levels by following clean-as-you-go practices and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Complete tasks requested by the Area Owner or Shift Leader, including preparation of areas on the line and break relief cover.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting out-of-spec root cause analysis and suggesting practical enhancements to improve safety, quality, performance and reduce waste.
• Record information accurately and communicate clearly during shift changeover to keep operations running smoothly.

What You Will Bring:

• Confidence in following instructions and working to required standards in a production environment.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to step up when covering sickness or holiday.
• Basic understanding of statistical process control measures, plus the ability to interpret relevant work instructions and specifications.
• Strong communication skills in English to read, listen and write clearly for records and shift updates.
• Practical dexterity for routine machine care, autonomous maintenance and safely operating automated machinery, including manual handling up to 25kg directly (and up to 100kg indirectly with aids).

This Production Operative role supports this company's focus on reliable performance, strong standards and continuous improvement within the manufacturing industry. By helping protect safety, driving consistent quality and maintaining excellent hygiene, you play a direct part in achieving the business's day-to-day operational goals.

Location:

Based in Worcester at the Worcester Factory site.

Interested?:

If the Production Operative role sounds like the right environment for your next challenge, apply now and take the first step towards joining a team that values safe working, quality output and continuous improvement.

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