Job Title: Production Operative - Toffee Manufacturing Nights

Department: Production / Manufacturing

Reporting to: Production Supervisor / Shift Manager

Job Purpose

The Production Operative is responsible for the safe and efficient manufacture of our clients food products in a high-volume production environment. The role involves operating cooking equipment, following recipes and production schedules, monitoring product quality, and maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and housekeeping.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and weigh raw ingredients
• Operate industrial cooking kettles, mixers, pumps, and associated production equipment.
• Monitor cooking temperatures, cooking times, and product consistency to ensure quality standards are met.
• Transfer cooked toffee safely through the production process using appropriate equipment.
• Carry out routine quality checks, including appearance, texture, colour, and temperature measurements.
• Complete production records and batch documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all food safety, HACCP, GMP, and health & safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness of production areas and equipment through scheduled cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Identify equipment faults or product issues and report them promptly to the Production Supervisor.
• Support changeovers between product runs and assist with equipment setup.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve daily production targets and minimise downtime.
• Handle ingredients and finished products safely, including manual handling tasks where required.
• Assist with stock rotation and ingredient replenishment following FIFO principles.