Packaging Operative

2 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Wiper and True Full time

This is an interim 3 month role for the summer supporting our packaging team for the uplift of beer that we are brewing.

As a Packaging Operative you will report to our Packaging Manager.

You will support our brewery production with the final aspects of our beer's packaging journey, packaging the finished canned products into boxes and pallets.

Adhering to a quality control system, standard operating procedures and hygiene standards will be a key focus for this position.

You will process raw materials, packaging materials and chemicals.

Key Responsibilities

Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

  • maintaining clean and clear working areas
- preparing ancillary materials and equipment
- loading cans into the de-palletiser
- filling and stacking boxes
- clearing and rinsing down the canning line and production floor
- clearing and cleaning all packaging areas and other areas used during the day in production

**Additional Duties

  • Abiding by a HACCP system to maintain standards of Food Safety and Food Quality
  • Following and maintaining the use of standard operating procedures unless otherwise instructed to meet quality specifications and ensure proper packaging operations
  • Abiding by a Quality Management system, whereby all beers are tested against various specifications throughout production
  • Manual handling including lifting and carrying kegs and cask, packs of beers, materials and supplies.
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of various areas of the Old Market site, including around the outside of the building
  • Decompressing and disposing of returned kegs
  • Abiding by a stock control system
  • All production and warehouse staff have a responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others in what can be a hazardous industrial environment.

About You

  • Ability to work well in a team, both following instructions and working together to get the job done and support others
  • Excellent timekeeping skills and reliability
  • Professional in terms of high standards with attention to detail, work quality, food hygiene and health and safety.
  • Willing to embrace a demanding job that features repetitive tasks
  • Organised and efficient
  • Proactive with a hands on approach
  • Able to adapt to a varying schedule

While not essential requirements, please let us know if you have;

  • A keen interest in working on a production floor
  • Experience in a similar or related field

Work environment

  • The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud
  • Temperatures may vary seasonally in work areas
  • Packaging Operatives will be supplied with personal protective equipment and workwear that will be laundered externally once a week.

Why work for us.


Wiper and True is a brewery dedicated to making beautiful beer whilst providing an extraordinary place to work and visit.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes trust, inclusivity, teamwork and a continuous drive to improve and support each other.


Wiper and True benefits include pension, family and friends discounts on products and taproom, plus opportunities for continuous professional development.

Flexible working and job-shares will be considered.

Location:
Old Market, Bristol

Hours:40 hours per week Monday to Thursday 8am to 6pm.

Salary:
£12 per hour

Fixed Term Dates - Start 1st July or sooner, duration of 3 month contract so expected to finish by September 30th.

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