Vitacress Herbs, a leading company in the herb industry, is seeking a dedicated individual to join our Operations team as a Packing Operative. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in our production lines, working closely with the Line Leader and Machine Operator to grade, weigh, and pack herbs efficiently. We prioritize safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, and we are looking for someone who shares these values to contribute to our continued success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety Regulations in packing areas.
• Contribute to achieving Company vision, values, and interests.
• Meet daily targets, assist in production line setup, and maintain high-quality standards.
• Utilize correct scales program, ensure accurate pack information, and check sealing.
• Remove packed products daily, stay trained, and promptly report issues to supervisors.
• Maintain housekeeping standards through continuous cleaning.
• Follow instructions on products, scales, and speeds.
• Operate machinery safely and accurately.
• Report team issues to supervisors.
• Promptly remove packaging from the line.
• Stay informed on customer requirements for correct weights, counts, and labels.
• Qualify in food hygiene, set an example for hygiene standards.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement projects.
• Provide information flow to management and staff.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and operate machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive attitude towards health and safety.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

If you are a motivated individual who values safety, quality, and efficiency, and you are ready to contribute to the success of Vitacress Herbs, we invite you to apply for the Packing Operative position. Join our team and be a part of a company that values continuous improvement, teamwork, and excellence.

To embark on this exciting journey with Vitacress Herbs, please apply directly via our careers site.

Vitacress is the leading supplier of Herbs and Salads products in the UK with our main sites in Andover, Chichester and Portugal. We take immense pride in our work ensuring our consumers have a fresh, quality product to enhance their home cooking or enhance their garden environment. We take pleasure in ensuring the best possible standards and we will empower you to do the same. From the way we grow our products, to the relationships we maintain with customers, everyone knows exactly what is going on. We are authentic and grounded. At the centre of everything is a trust that you can feel every day at work. From the salads, herbs and horticultural plants that are grown on site; to the investment in facilities and the growth of the business; to growing and nurturing our talented employees, growing is truly at the heart of what we do. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.