Sofina Foods Europe

Meat Prep Operative

Kingston Upon Hull

Posted 6 days ago

Early applicant

On-site

Full-time

Entry Level

Summary

Working in one of the following areas of the factory, Packing, Palletising, Barrow Operator, (where licensed), De-boxing, Mincing, Bowl Chopping, Forming and AL Operating in a safe, effective, efficient manner.

Additional Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

The Role

Working alternate shifts of 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm, you will be responsible for achieving production targets through the correct set-up and operation of mixing and bowl chopping equipment, ensuring recipe adherence, allergen control and GMP standards are maintained throughout. You will complete all required documentation, conduct asset care and report plant faults promptly. A strong team player, you will support effective shift handovers, contribute to the training of colleagues and escalate any concerns relating to quality, production or health and safety, all while working in full compliance with site policies and procedures.

Your Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all relevant company, site and legislative policies, procedures and regulations. Maintain high GMP standards across all areas, including clean-as-you-go and tidy working practices. Complete all paperwork and daily production documentation to the required standard. Set up and operate mixing and bowl chopping equipment correctly. Maintain species and allergen control, recipe adherence and giveaway control at all times. Conduct asset care activities in a timely manner. Meet site standards for quality, quantity, cost and timescale. Ensure safe, effective and efficient use of materials, plant, equipment and machinery. Log and report all plant faults and issues promptly. Maintain effective communication and shift handovers within and between areas. Promote and support team working. Escalate any issues detrimental to production, quality or health and safety. Highlight cost reduction and quality improvement opportunities. Assist with the training and development of team members. Raise employee relations concerns as appropriate. Undertake training necessary to meet role competencies and objectives. Carry out any reasonable alternative or ad hoc tasks as directed by line management. Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others, cooperating with the employer to meet all statutory health and safety requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

Technical competency and knowledge

Standards and systems: Demonstrates an understanding for compliance and quality of all Food Safety & Quality Policies and procedures. Core values: To adopt and proactively promote Company Core and Team Values. Commitment to process and results: Demonstrates a desire to question processes and efficiency and to seek change. Team working: Demonstrates an ability to work as an active and constructive member of a team. Information management: Demonstrates that information is used and managed correctly. HSE: Demonstrates understanding, awareness and compliance of all Health Safety policies and procedures. GMP: Ensure knowledge of and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Prior Experience

Experience of working in a factory environment. Prior experience of working within the food sector.

Personal attributes

Good communication and team working skills. Determined and resilient, with the drive to complete tasks. Ability to accept and learn from constructive criticism. Willing to undertake any necessary training to achieve the required competencies and job objectives. Ability to identify and interpret plant and equipment faults.

Why Sofina Foods?

Competitive hourly rate Paid breaks Online Benefits Hub Company pension On-site canteen & parking Life insurance Health & wellbeing programme Employee referral programme