Factory Operative

New England Seafood; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A seafood processing company in Grimsby is looking for a Retail - General Operative. The role involves ensuring product safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include following health and safety guidelines, working as part of a team, and reporting any issues. The ideal candidate has a good understanding of English and a positive attitude. This position requires work hours from 2pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-moving production environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Produce and pack products according to specifications.
• Report any safety hazards or quality issues immediately.

Skills

Good understanding of spoken English

‘Can do’ attitude

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

New England Seafood International (NESI) was established in 1991 and is an importer and processor of premium fresh and frozen sustainable fish and seafood. NESI employs circa 850 people across three sites in the UK and imports a wide range of wild and farmed fish and shellfish from all around the world. We are part of the Sealaska Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation formed in 1971 and which is owned by 26,000 Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian shareholders, who are all bloodline descendants of the first settlers to the Americas.

Our vision is to “show people how to enjoy fish every day” and we pride ourselves on our supply chain integrity, sustainable sourcing and high-quality product. Our values run through our business and are Respect, Customer Care, By Learning We Grow, Team Spirit and Integrity.

Job Details

• Job Title: Retail - General Operative
• Location: NESI - Grimsby
• Reporting to: Retail Production Supervisor / Retail Line Leader
• Responsible for: Health and safety of yourself, colleagues, and anyone else on site. The efficient performance of the daily tasks involved with the retail production processes, to ensure products are produced and packed in line with H&S and food safety requirements.
• Job Purpose: Ensuring that all tasks are completed as requested by line manager.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Ensure you work to all health and safety guidelines and procedures. Maintain good housekeeping of your area using “clean as you go.” Report hazards and near misses immediately through the K2 reporting system or to your Supervisor or Line Manager. Ensure our product is food safe by following all procedures and by reporting any issues (e.g., foreign bodies) immediately to Supervisor, Line Manager or QAs.
• Quality: Ensure all products supplied are produced to the Product Specification agreed with the customer by working to our QASs. Raise issues concerning raw materials, packaging and/or equipment to Supervisor or Line Manager in a timely manner. Maintain brand integrity by raising any issues with the product or packaging with line manager or QAs when required.
• Cost: Ensure all tasks are completed efficiently. Support business PIPs by engaging in the projects as requested.
• Delivery: Help to achieve 100% service by immediately escalating any issues with product/packaging quality to Supervisor or Key / Compliance Op line leader and compliance op.
• People: Be aware of working hours to comply with working time directives (WTD) – up to +60 hours in 7 days, 11 hour rest period, 1 day off in 7 or 2 days off in 14.

Qualifications & Experience

• Good understanding of spoken English.
• “Can do” attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Happy to work within a team.
• Need to be able to work to a high standard in a fast-moving production environment.

Additional Information

• Where possible adopt a flexible approach to work.
• Undertake any ad hoc duties which may be required from time to time.
• Hours of work are Monday to Friday 2pm - 10pm.