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.

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 £12.50 / 13.50 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