Production Operative - Haverfordwest, United Kingdom - Puffin Produce Ltd
Description
We have a new job opportunity for aProduction Operative at our food manufacturing factory, based in
Haverfordwest. This role will include weekend working and is currently offered on a six month fixed term contract.
Details of the role
You will be responsible for:
- Grading, washing and packing fresh leeks;
- Operating plant and equipment designed to, wash and pack fresh produce;
- Operating a pallet truck to ensure the efficient and effective movement of produce to meet operational needs;
- Ensuring that products are packed, labelled and stored correctly;
- Escalating problems with plant, machinery or product quality to a line leader, in a timely and proactive manner;
- Keeping your work area clean, tidy and safe.
Hours
Full time (40 hrs per week)
Opportunity to work overtime
Fixed term contract
You will work a variable shift pattern including weekends and bank holidays
You do not need previous experience in this kind of work as we will provide you with all the training you need.
What's more important to us is that you have the skills and attitudes to do the job well and that you have pride in doing a good job.
You should:
- Be a strong teamplayer
- Have strong communication skills, verbal and written
- Be able to follow instructions
- Have good initiative
- Be willing to be flexible to cover shifts across every day of the week
- Be physically fit as the role involves lifting heavy loads up to 25kg and standing for long periods of time.
- Be able to get to and from work for 7am and late in the evening
Pay and Benefits
- £10.42 per hour
- Overtime paid at the rate of time and a quarter
- Company bonus scheme
- Company pension
- Opportunities for learning and growth
- Staff Social events
Who we are
We are now the largest supplier of Welsh produce in Wales, supplying a wide variety of potatoes and seasonal vegetables to multiple major retailers and wholesalers.
We pride ourselves on giving our farmers a fair deal, always remaining true to our collective roots, meaning that when we do well, they do well.
We also take our corporate and social responsibilities seriously and are continuously looking for new ways to support the environment, biodiversity and the local community.
We are innovative and are continually investing in new technologies and our people to make us an employer of choice within a fast pace sector.
Inclusion and Diversity
Puffin Produce is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline: 23/06/2023
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