Senior Packhouse Operative

We are looking for reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic senior packhouse operative to join our busy production team. Working within a fast paced fresh produce environment, you will play a key role in ensuring products are packed accurately, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with previous experience in a food production envirnoment who enjoy hands on work, and contributing to the production of high quality products for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Packing and weighing products accurately in line with daily customer orders.
• Setting up and monitoring packing machinery lines.
• Achieving required productivity and output targets.
• Monitoring product quality and reporting any issues promptly.
• Handling products carefully and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Following all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements.
• Completing, checking, and signing production paperwork accurately.
• Carrying out start up checks and technical procedures, including scale calibrations.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards throughout the packhouse.
• Setting up and operating packing lines, machinery, and labelling equipment.
• Providing cover for colleagues during breaks to support smooth operations.
• Cleaning machinery and equipment as required (full training provided).
• Rotating across different production lines and workstations as directed.
• Supporting product preparation activities, including mixing, weighing, and labelling products.
• Using recycling equipment, including cardboard compactors.
• Restocking workstations with packaging materials and consumables.
• Supporting colleagues to ensure all daily workloads are completed efficiently.
• Undertaking additional duties as required to support the wider business operation.

Key Requirements:

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to follow procedures and work safely.
• Reliable and punctual with a flexible approach to work.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Previous experience within food production, manufacturing, packing, or warehouse environments would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay.
• Training and development.
• Weekend premium pay.
• Access to Vivup wellbeing support platform.
• Employee perks - monthly food truck/events.
• Opportunity to develop skills and progress within the business.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Stable employment within a growing fresh produce business.