Production Operatives

Sector: Production and Stock Control
Salary: £11.94 per hour
Location: Woodbridge
Role: Full Time
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Job ref: JT-PO-09-24
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Just Temps is seeking multiple dedicated and detail-oriented Production Operatives to join a prestigious company based in Woodbridge, Suffolk.

Rotational hours: 05.45 to 13.45 / 13.45 to 22.00.

General description of duties and responsibilities:
You will assist in the manufacture of the company products, ensuring that all activities align with their strict quality, hygiene, and safety standards.

Key responsibilities:

Manufacturing:

  • Assist in the production of products according to specific recipes and specifications.
  • Ensure the highest standards of quality and hygiene, following the company’s HACCP and health & safety procedures.

Hygiene & contamination prevention:

  • Follow good manufacturing practices, ensuring raw materials, products, and equipment are protected from contamination.
  • Clean as you go, maintaining hygiene standards consistently.

Critical Control Points (CCP):

  • Adhere to procedures related to critical control points.
  • Report any out-of-specification results or potential risks immediately.

Team collaboration:

  • Work effectively as part of a team to complete daily tasks and meet production schedules.

Specific duties:

  • Instruction following: Take instructions from the Shift Supervisor or Shift Manager regarding daily production requirements.
  • Materials handling: Receive and check raw materials and packaging, ensuring they are in date and in good condition.
  • Packaging inspection: Handle and inspect packaging materials (e.g., glass units, plastic buckets) safely and hygienically.
  • Product labelling: Ensure correct application of lids, labels, and tamper-evident seals, verifying date codes and quality.
  • Palletising & wrapping: Stack finished products onto pallets according to specifications and shrink-wrap them adequately.
  • Cleaning & equipment maintenance: Clean factory areas and process equipment as per instructions and ensure tools are properly handled.
  • Product testing: Undertake product testing.

Health & safety responsibilities:

  • Maintain a neat work area to minimise the risk of slips and trips.
  • Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and use appropriate PPE.
  • Follow guidelines for safe equipment use and proper care.
  • Be aware of COSHH symbols and report any accidents or near misses immediately.

Company equipment:

  • Ensure all equipment under your care is maintained in good working order.
  • Report any defects, damage, or wear and tear to the Shift Supervisor or Shift Manager.

General duties:

  • Work independently within your level of training.
  • Carry out special duties and attend training or meetings as required.
  • Complete other production tasks as instructed by the Shift Supervisor or Shift Manager.

Requirements:

  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.
  • Willingness to follow instructions and learn new tasks.
  • Flexibility to work different shifts as required.

 

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

 

Contact Cristina Popescu to talk about this role on 01473 259923