Production Operative (Multiple Positions Available across our shift pattern - AM/PM/ NIGHTS)

The Production Operative role…

Each day 1000’s of individual customer orders are produced, picked and packed ready for daily distribution. All from our dry and non-refrigerated factory site located in Cleckheaton. We are seeking reliable and hardworking Production Operatives to join our Operations team. Production Operatives play a key role in the day-to-day running of our production lines, ensuring that products are manufactured to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety.

Duties and responsibilities of the role are:

• Ensure product quality is optimised through carrying out and documenting regular checks on paperwork and integrated IT systems.
• Maintains Food Safety and Hygiene Standards through adopting and using Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Passionate about the H&S of yourself and colleagues highlighting any concerns through raising Hazards & Near misses.
• Actively support line/product changeovers.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills within your team and other functions.
• Understand site KPI’s and own role in delivering them
• Once trained - Operate and maintain production line assets across site

What success looks like:

The team hit daily production targets whilst maintaining quality and ensuring all of this is done in a safe manner.

At Pure Pet Food, our promises put Paws & People First. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and able to thrive. By celebrating diversity, promoting equity, and embracing new ideas, we aim to be Best in Show for our people as well as their pets. If you’re passionate, curious, and want to be part of a team that’s Ahead of the Pack, we’d love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for

About you…

Ahead of the Pack

• Works closely with others to improve performance

Paws & People First

• Puts dog owners and their needs at the heart of every decision
• Shows kindness, honesty and a positive attitude every day

Best in Show

• Takes pride in hitting and beating daily performance goals

New Tricks

• Always looking for new ideas, trends and ways to improve our production processes
• Shares ideas and helps others with a positive mindset

It'd be great if you have:

• Experience of working in FMCG environment
• Understanding of factory safety and hygiene procedures
• Understanding of continuous improvement work practices
• Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative

What’s in it for you...

• A Permanent contract, with a starting hourly rate of £13.23 / 14.23 for Night workers (Weekly pay)
• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Enrolment within our discretionary business performance 10% annual bonus plan (following successful probation).
• Free Tea / Coffee and of course free dog food up to £100 per month.
• Small business with a family feel!
• Company Pension.
• Team social events and the opportunity to support local charities / 2 paid volunteer days each year
• Free on-site Parking.
• A supportive working environment within a very dynamic growing business that supports personal development goals.
• Contracted and guaranteed 40 hours per week – 8 hour shifts (early / late / night)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral scheme