Packing Operative - AM shift, Packing Operative - AM shift

We are recruiting for full time Packing Operatives to work in our Bulk Pork Packing Department at our Westerleigh site who are keen to learn new skills, are focused and driven. If you feel that this describes you, we want to hear from you! We are looking to invest into people, providing role specific training to progress enthusiastic candidates up through the business.

Reporting to the Bulk Pork Packing Supervisor, successful applicants will be trained to rotate across a number of areas including, the box room, freezer lines and carousel. You will also be responsible for complying with health, safety and hygiene regulations at all times.

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 06:00am - 14:30pm; 14:30pm - 23:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure work is carried out to the best of the Operative's abilities to meet production deadlines
• Seek training to maintain skills and remain up to date with best practice
• Work as part of a team and take responsibility for own work
• Carry out all procedures in a safe manner in accordance with training
• Comply with Company policy and procedures on safe food handling and hygiene at all times
• Maintain responsibility for operational effectiveness of equipment and machinery and report faults to Management in a timely manner
• Maintain personal PPEpm -
• Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned necessary to meet business needs.
• Operators will need to be flexible and use a variety of skills, understanding quality, product and safety requirements and be able to handle non routine situations which may arise.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a food production environment is desirable, although training is provided
• Willingness to learn in semi-skilled roles
• Good communication
• Ability to work on own initiative whilst working as part of a team, striving to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction

Benefits At Pilgrim's Europe

• Competitive salary
• Life Assurance
• Refer a friend scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Free parking
• Exclusive Employee Discounts to hundreds of Hight Street Shops, Cinema tickets etc.
• Access to subsidised Staff Canteen serving hot breakfast and lunch
• Staff days out, ice cream vans, staff BBQ days and many more

Candidates will need a ‘can do’ approach and must be able to handle working in a fast paced environment.

If you would like further details on this vacancy please call or text the recruitment team on : 07483189696