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Food Production

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 33,150 - 33,150 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Faversham, Kent

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Production Operative

Location: Kent
 Salary: Approximately £33,150 per annum
 Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm

About the Role

An established and growing food manufacturing business is seeking a Production Operative to join its production team. This is a varied, hands-on role offering full training and the opportunity to gain experience across multiple areas of a food production operation.

The successful candidate will support daily manufacturing and warehouse activities, including ingredient preparation, production processes, packing, labelling, and order fulfilment. The role requires a strong attention to detail, commitment to quality standards, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the production team to ensure products meet quality and customer specifications.
Support production targets and customer delivery deadlines.
Operate machinery safely and in accordance with procedures.
Weigh and mix ingredients accurately to prescribed recipes.
Assist with filling, sealing, and labelling products.
Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping throughout the production environment.
Pick, pack, label, and palletise customer orders ready for dispatch.
Complete production and quality documentation accurately and on time.
Follow established quality management and food safety procedures.
Monitor and record critical control points where required.
Wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Provide support across departments to ensure smooth operational performance.
Assist in the training and onboarding of new team members when required.Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or food production environment is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Understanding of health, safety, quality, and food hygiene standards would be advantageous.
Ability to work within a fast-paced production environment.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Team-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Well-organised with a proactive attitude to work.Benefits

Certified Great Place to Work employer.
28 days annual leave including bank holidays, with additional service-related holiday entitlement.
Additional paid time off during the Christmas and New Year period.
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support services.
Access to a virtual GP service.
Health cash plan, including optical cover.
Dental cash plan.
Employee referral bonus scheme.
Employee recognition and reward programmes.
Free on-site parking.
Workplace pension scheme.
Employee discount scheme

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