Kinetic plc
Food Production Operative

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£12.71 - £13.62 per hour
Food Production Operative
Location: Ashton-Under-Lyne, England, North West
Job Type: Temporary
Kinetic are recruiting for Food Production operatives to work within a large food production company in Tameside. PLEASE NOTE ONLY CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS BELOW WILL BE CONSIDERED. ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY
As a Food Production Operative, you will be working in a fast-paced, targeted factory environment. Due to health and safety, you must be able to pass a Maths and English test prior to starting. Your typical responsibilities will include:
- Packing finished products into boxes
- Lifting bags or boxes weighing up to 25kg
- Conducting quality checks throughout production
- Loading, palletising, and general line support
- Working as part of a team while using your own initiative
- Maintaining a consistent and fast work pace
- Reading documents
- Writing down important information
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To be considered for this role, you MUST meet all of the following criteria:
- Previous food production experience - this is essential. Candidates without this experience cannot be offered work for this role and won't be contacted
- Strong English communication skills (spoken and written) to read instructions and complete required documentation
- Numerical competency, as you will complete a numerical test during registration
- Ability to work quickly, accurately, and safely in a fast-moving environment
- A team-player attitude with a willingness to support colleagues
- Reliability, good timekeeping, and a proactive work ethic
- Ability to follow instructions from team leaders and supervisors
- Ability to follow Health & Safety guidelines at all times
Job Details:
- 05:50 to 13:50 OR 13:50 to 21:50 OR 21:50 to 05:50 - flexibility to work all 3 would be great
- £12.71 (Mornings & Afternoons) OR £13.62 (Nights)
- Can be ad hoc work but you will know in advance
- Could lead to permanent work and/or promotion


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Job Reference: KH PC 16
Contact: Caitlan Ashton
Tel: 0161 874 1645
Email: caitlan.ashton@kinetic-plc.co.uk
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