Full Time Production Operative
7 months ago
Based in Craigavon, Co. Armagh, **Wilson’s Country Ltd** specialises in pre-packed, peeled and processed potatoes.
We supply food retailers, caterers and food processing companies with a range of products, offering quality, taste, full traceability and value for money.
Due to our continued success and business growth we have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a** **production operative.
**FULL TIME**:
- Hours of work will be **40 hours per week**:
The standard working week is 5 days over 6 Monday - Saturday with the flexibility for you to choose your set day off during the week.
There may be occasions where cover is required on the other shift patterns and overtime opportunities. depending on the business needs.
The other shift patterns available for production operatives are:
- Evening Shift - working 5 days out of 6, Monday - Friday 2.30pm - 11.00pm with a shift bonus.
- Early shift - working 5 days out of 6, Monday to Saturday 6.30am-2.30pm.
Our basic pay rate £11.60 per hour for over 18's, with an over-time rate 1.5 of pay rate per hour on hours worked over 40 hours and double time for any hours on a Sunday.
**About The Role**
Duties will be based around grading, processing and packing potato products:
- Grading potatoes for quality;
- Packing and manual handling (e.g. filling crates/ boxes/bags, weighing, sealing, sleeving packs, using machinery/equipment);
- Preparing potato products (e.g. removing peel);
- Cleaning, maintaining a tidy and hygienic work area and company premises;
- Working safely and maintaining a safe work area;
- Following food safety and health and safety policies and practices;
- Working efficiently and in support of production targets and quality standards.
For those interested in progressing in production, opportunities to develop and learn new skills are available.
Successful applicants will be offered:
- £11.60 per hour (aged 18 years or over)
- Shift allowance for evening shift (£10/shift worked)
- 33 days paid holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time)
- Full training and opportunities for career progression
- Life Assurance
- Free on-site parking
- Employee initiatives
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
**Required Criteria**
- Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Able to demonstrate communication, literacy and numeracy skills to meet job requirements
- Must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom
**Desired Criteria**
- Relevant experience would be desirable.
- A good general awareness of food safety, health and safety and quality
- An interest in progressing within production
**Skills Needed**
Initiative, Production Operations, Teamwork
**About The Company**
Wilson’s Country is the leading potato brand in Ireland. Our commitment to innovation and marketing has positioned us as one of the leaders in the industry, supplying retailers, foodservice and food manufacturers with own label and branded prepack, peeled and convenience potatoes. New divisions of blanched chips and mash have been added to the company profile of products and there has never been a more exciting time to join the business as we continue to grow and develop in every aspect.
Potatoes are our passionSince Angus Wilson started the business from the family farm in the 1980’s we have grown from strength to strength. We now employ over 135 staff who work from our 10 acre site in County Armagh. We are one of the premier potato packers and processors in Ireland. We hold key accounts with many of the leading food retailers in the country.
**Company Culture**
Investment in our premises, our staff and our growers ensures that we offer a quality product and excellent service
We strive to make people inspired by potatoes the poor potato can get a bit of a bad press so that is why we are constantly innovating. We challenge ourselves by evolving our variety portfolio, our packaging, our range and our production processes. We want you to realise how exciting potatoes actually are
By their nature, potatoes are seasonal, meaning we can handle up to 30 different varieties of potatoes in one year. This equates to about 3.5 million individual potatoes per week now that’s a lot of potatoes Dealing with such a vast number of spuds means we truly are passionate about potatoes.
**Company Benefits**
Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Casual dress, Free parking, Open office, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme
**Salary**
£11.60 per hour
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