Impression Recruitment
Food Production Operative
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Job Title: Food Production Operative
Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum
Hours: Full time, permanent (panama rota)
Are you an experienced Food Production Operative looking for a secure, long term opportunity within a successful and growing food manufacturing business?
If you thrive in a fast paced environment and are committed to producing high quality products, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join a busy production team, supporting the efficient manufacture and packaging of food products while maintaining the highest standards of quality, hygiene and safety.
Your Duties As Food Production Operative
- Operate food production machinery to ensure production runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Carry out routine equipment checks and assist with basic machine maintenance where required.
- Follow all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
- Monitor product quality throughout the production process, reporting any issues promptly.
- Complete machine changeovers safely and efficiently.
- Accurately complete production paperwork and records.
- Help achieve daily production targets while maintaining quality standards.
- Keep work areas clean and compliant with food hygiene regulations.
- Report equipment faults or production concerns to the relevant team members.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure production deadlines are met.
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Skills & Experience Required:
- Previous experience within a food manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience operating production machinery is advantageous.
- A Forklift Truck (FLT) licence would be beneficial but is not essential as training will be provided.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality products.
- Understanding of food hygiene and health & safety procedures.
- Strong communication skills and a positive, team focused attitude.
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast moving environment.
In return, you'll receive a competitive salary while working a rotating pattern of 12 hour day and night shifts on a consistent panama rota. You'll also benefit from an excellent package that includes a generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, life assurance, a competitive company pension scheme and a range of additional employee benefits, making this a fantastic opportunity to build a long term career within a successful manufacturing business.
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