General Operative

We are recruiting for full time Operatives to work in our Bulk Pork Packing Department at our Westerleigh site who are keen to learn new skills, are focused and driven. If you feel that this describes you, we want to hear from you! We are looking to invest into people, providing role specific training to progress enthusiastic candidates up through the business.

Reporting to the Bulk Pork Packing Supervisor, successful applicants will be trained to rotate across a number of areas including, the box room, freezer lines and carousel. You will also be responsible for complying with health, safety and hygiene regulations at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure work is carried out to the best of the Operative’s abilities to meet production deadlines

Seek training to maintain skills and remain up to date with best practice

Work as part of a team and take responsibility for own work

Carry out all procedures in a safe manner in accordance with training

Comply with Company policy and procedures on safe food handling and hygiene at all times

Maintain responsibility for operational effectiveness of equipment and machinery and report faults to Management in a timely manner

Maintain personal PPE

Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned necessary to meet business needs.

Operators will need to be flexible and use a variety of skills, understanding quality, product and safety requirements and be able to handle non routine situations which may arise.

Key Requirements:

Previous experience in a food production environment is desirable

Willingness to learn in semi-skilled roles

Good communication

Ability to work on own initiative whilst working as part of a team, striving to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction

Candidates will need a ‘can do’ approach and must be able to handle working in a fast paced environment.

The vacancies are full time on a regular shift pattern across a 38.75 hour week covering the hours of 14:30pm – 23:00pm.