Production Operative

2 weeks ago

Finedon, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Keelings Full time £18,000 - £25,000 per year

Production Operative – Job Description
Job Title:
Production Operative

Business Unit
KI

Reports To
Production Team Leader

Job Level
1

Department
Operations

Location:
Keelings Business Units

Purpose Of The Role
To work as part of a high-performing production team, ensuring the manufacture of high-quality food products in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. The role involves operating on production lines, assembling, packing, and handling products while maintaining excellent standards in food safety and hygiene.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Health & Safety & Food Safety Compliance: -

  • Ensure compliance with all UK health & safety regulations, ensuring all team members wear the correct PPE and follow safe working practices.
  • Ensure the site is audit-ready at all times and maintain an audit-ready culture.
  • Promote and uphold a clean and organised workspace, following "clean as you go" policies and general manufacturing best practices (GMP).
  • Ensure the correct and effective use of machinery, reporting any damage or malfunctions to the Engineering team immediately.
  • Enforce compliance with food safety, food hygiene standards, and customer specifications, ensuring all colleagues follow protocols.
  • Ensure work areas meet hygiene and allergen control requirements.

Production & Quality

  • Operate production line tasks, including feeding raw materials into machinery, assembling products, and packaging goods according to customer specifications.
  • Ensure all work meets food safety and quality control standards, promptly reporting any issues to the Team Leader.
  • Conduct basic quality checks (e.g., product weight, packaging integrity) and escalate concerns where necessary.

Efficiency & Waste Reduction

  • Work efficiently to meet production targets, minimising downtime and waste.
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure maximum efficiency on the line.
  • Suggest improvements to processes and practices where applicable.

Teamwork & Flexibility

  • Attend training and team briefings to stay updated on operational changes.
  • Work cross-functionally across the operation to support shifting business needs.
  • Carry out other reasonable duties as required to meet business needs.

Role Specification and Technical Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow food safety and quality procedures at all times.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.
  • A team player with good communication skills.
  • Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
  • Experience in food production or FMCG is preferred but not essential (full training provided).
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Behavioural Competencies

  • Drive for Results
  • Be Responsible, Ensure Accountability
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Learn to Grow

The post holder is required to understand and adhere to Keelings Values

  • People Matter
  • Teamwork
  • Integrity
  • Passion for Achievement

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