PRODUCTION OPERATIVES

Bakels’ Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in the United Kingdom is seeking Production Operatives for an entry-level role. Responsibilities include ensuring product quality, adhering to safety measures, and maintaining hygienic work standards. Ideal candidates will have a good level of literacy and numeracy, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions. The position offers full-time employment with prospects for cross-training in various departments.

Qualifications

• Good level of literacy and numeracy is essential.
• Good attention to detail is essential.
• Reliable and methodical approach is essential.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure is essential.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce products according to production plan.
• Ensure adherence to quality systems and procedures.
• Report issues related to safety, quality, and machinery.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene measures in the workspace.
• Attend performance development reviews and training.

Skills

Good level of literacy and numeracy

Good attention to detail

Reliable and methodical

Calm under pressure

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Tools

Fork Lift Truck Licence

Job description

Overview

PRODUCTION OPERATIVES role at Bakels Group.

Responsibilities

Scope of Role

Produce products right first time, every time, in line with the Production Plan, adhering to company policies and procedures at all times. Report any issues observed relating to Safety, Quality, Sanitation, Machinery or Output to the Shift Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure product is manufactured to the required specification, adhering to the Quality Systems and Procedures at all times, with accurate and timely documentation.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are followed at all times.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and wear PPE correctly at all times.
• Maintain a Clean-As-You-Go culture, ensuring production areas and equipment are clean and tidy at all times.
• Submit requests for Time Off in a timely manner through Natural HR.
• Follow the Absence Reporting Policy for any periods of absence and attend Return to Work Interviews.
• Manufacture and pack products in line with Production Plan targets, highlighting any variances to standards.
• Report any issues relating to Quality, Safety, Sanitation, Machinery or Output to the Team Leader or Shift Manager, suggesting improvements.
• Ensure all tasks are conducted safely, adhering to the Health & Safety Policy.
• Accurately and promptly report all accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Attend staff briefings, 1:1s and performance development reviews as required.
• Through the PDR process, become fully trained in all areas of the department, including potential cross-training across departments to meet customer and business needs.

Person Specification

• Good level of literacy and numeracy (Essential)
• Good attention to detail (Essential)
• Reliable and methodical (Essential)
• Calm under pressure (Essential)
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions (Essential)

Key Competencies

• Previous food factory experience (Desirable)
• Basic Health & Safety and Basic Food Hygiene qualifications (Desirable)
• Fork Lift Truck Licence (Desirable)

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food Production