Production Operative

Location: Kilmarnock, KA2

Salary: £26,436.80 per annum

Hours of Work: 5 days a week – Monday to Friday (Week 1) and Sunday to Thursday (Week 2) – Day Shifts

Braehead Foods are looking for an experienced Production Operative to join our team in Kilmarnock. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a fast-paced fine foods business, ensuring customer orders are prepared accurately, efficiently and to the high standards our customers expect.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the pace and standards of performance within the Production Department

• Prepare customer orders accurately in line with the production plan

• Assist in minimising waste whilst maximising productivity and product availability

• Ensure all stock is used in accordance with Company stock rotation procedures

• Comply with all Production Department policies and procedures

• Maintain Health & Safety and HACCP standards in line with Company policy and legal guidelines

• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards by following the Company “Clean as you go” policy

• Carry out manual handling and other food preparation duties as required

Skills & Experience Required

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience working within a production or food preparation environment

• Food Hygiene Certificate and/or experience handling fresh chilled produce

• Knowledge of products similar to the Braehead Foods range

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills

• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy

• A flexible and positive approach to teamwork

• Manual handling experience

Benefits

• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

• Retail Discount membership

• Health Care Cash Plan membership

• Pension Scheme

• Further company-tailored benefits achieved through service and commitment

Braehead Foods is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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