Sofina Foods Europe
Production Operative 2x8
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Summary
Step Into a Vital Role at the Heart of Our Production Process
The Role
Sofina Foods is seeking reliable, hardworking Production Operatives to join our fast-paced, collaborative team at our South Quay Coated site. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food manufacturing, working with a wide range of high-quality fish products.
Whether you’re starting your career in food production or looking for a fresh challenge, this role offers meaningful work, structured shifts, and the chance to contribute to a business that prides itself on quality and safety.
Payrate: £13.13 per hour
Shift: The hours of work for this role are rotating weekly;
- 06:00-14:00
- 14:00-22:00 Monday to Friday.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Production Operative, you will:
- Support the safe, efficient production of food products, following all relevant procedures and standards
- Carry out a variety of key production tasks, including feeding materials, packing into inner and outer cartons, box making, and palletising
- Prepare and handle fresh and frozen fish and ingredients in line with product specifications
- Perform line feeding, decanting, weighing, and mixing of ingredients
- Complete polybag sealing, cartooning, lidding, collating, and packing (individual and catering packs)
- Stack and palletise boxes, while maintaining the flow of ingredients and packaging on the line
- Ensure equipment is functioning effectively and raise issues when necessary
- Adhere to all hygiene, safety, and quality standards
- Escalate concerns to the Advanced Operative to support achievement of the shift production plan
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The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for individuals who bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Practical and dependable, with good attention to detail
- Able to work as part of a team in a busy production environment
- Aware of hygiene, quality, and safety requirements in food manufacturing
- Flexible and open to a rotating shift pattern
- Food Hygiene Level 2 is an advantage, but not essential – full training will be provided.
Why Sofina Foods?
- Competitive hourly pay
- Access to our Online Benefits Hub
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Company pension scheme
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn’t just a food company—it’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we’re passionate about delivering quality meat and seafood products to consumers around the world.
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Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift
Location
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
5817BR
AdRef
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