As a Food Production Operative you won't be stuck doing the same thing every day. You'll be working across the farm, from seeding to packing and involved in all the production steps in between. You'll get the chance to develop a broad range of skills applicable to vertical farming and food production
You will be responsible for the growing and manufacturing of food products according to the production plan and escalating any non-conformance or concerns to your manager.
Typical daily duties will include:
Seeding crop using automated machinery
Weighing and mixing ingredients and packing products using automated machinery
Ensuring quality standards for all products are met and raising any concerns
Maintaining a constant focus on excellent food safety, quality, and hygiene standards
Ensuring a quality-driven and efficient approach
Ensuring accurate recording for traceability and performing quality checks
Completing all necessary paperwork associated with the role in a timely and accurate manner
Reporting any issues or breakdowns to the Grower Manager or Engineering Manager
Identifying potential areas for improvement in production methods and processes
Carrying out machinery start-up checks and reporting anomalies/issues
Ensuring safe use of facilities and equipment, while also ensuring a safe working environment
Operating a forklift truck if needed and loading lorries
Organising production processes to maximise efficiency and meet targets
Communicating and working effectively with colleagues across the business
Health and Safety and Food Safety
Meet all personal and role responsibilities as required under the company health and safety at work policy and HACCP
Work in a safe manner to eliminate personal risk and risk to others
Work as a role model when conducting your duties
Support and promote an active Food and Safety Culture
Address or report any hazard observed immediately, health or food related
Ensure correct PPE is always worn by the team
Maintain personal hygiene to a high standard
Immediately investigate & report any workplace incidents
Requirements
English both written & verbal
Basic numeracy
Food manufacturing experience or farming experience preferably
Warm, engaging and motivated team player
Excellent eye for detail and precision
Problem solver
Passion about quality products and willing to learn
Energy, drive, and high achievement focus
Knowledge or qualifications in Food Hygiene and Food Safety requirements is highly desirable
Forklift licence is a great advantage
Benefits
Package
Competitive salary
Full time role
Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off shift pattern; 0700-1815
Role is based at the farm near Sandwich
Benefits
20 days holiday
Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
Employee share scheme
Free parking
Free snacks and fruit at work
State-of-the-art facility: good working environment and space for rest breaks
Benefits platform, including:
Cycle-to-work scheme
Retail discount scheme
Employee Assistance programme
Income protection scheme
Team entertainment (regular events, offsites, etc)
What’s in it for you?
Be part of a great business – you will be joining one of the fastest growing and most exciting businesses in the vertical farming industry
Recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023.
Be part of a great team – you will work with and learn from a friendly, smart, growing, and passionate team who care about each other and the business
Grow yourself – a chance to develop yourself and make the role your own as the business and team builds, broadening your knowledge and capabilities to push you to the next level
Share our passion for driving change for good – sustainable production is at the heart of what we do as a B-Corp organisation
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