Production Operative

ABP Food Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Production Operative

We have an amazing opportunity for a Production Operative role, and we are looking to welcome an enthusiastic person to join our ABP Sturminster team!

ABP Sturminster is in Sturminster Newton in Dorset, and has the advantage of being a small site but part of a large and reputed company.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Operative will ensure that cattle are processed in accordance with animal welfare requirements and ABP processes where operatives are licensed to carry out this task.

The Production Operative will ensure that carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to ABP and Customer specifications as directed by the Production Supervisor.

To also ensure that work is completed to production deadlines and in accordance with food safety regulations and any other legislation in force and relevant at the time.

Permanent, full-time position working Monday to Friday starting at 6am (40-45 hours). So no weekend!

Benefits of the Production Operative

• Permanent position
• Life insurance scheme
• Staff celebrations
• Employee Assistance Portal
• Ongoing training provided
• Free fruits & hot drinks
• Monday-Friday position
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted meat sales
• Service & Recognition awards

Key responsibilities for the Production Operative are:

• Ensure carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to ABP and Customer specifications as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure work is carried out to the best of operative's abilities to meet production deadlines.
• Seek training to maintain skills and remain up to date with best practice.
• Ensure dressing and trimming is done following company procedures to produce optimum production yield while adhering to legislation and company requirements.
• Work as part of a team and take responsibility for own work.
• Carry out all procedures in a safe manner in accordance with training.
• Comply with company policy and procedures on safe food handling & hygiene at all times.
• Maintain responsibility for operational effectiveness of equipment and machinery and report faults to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Adhere to PPE use and requirements.
• General housekeeping is part of the duties in the factory.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned.

Personal Specification for the Production Operative

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Production operatives' tasks are fast-paced, require a substantial amount of physical ability and will take place in a refrigerated environment.
• The candidate will follow instructions including those relating to personal Health & Safety and the wearing of PPE.
• Level 2 Food Safety training is required but training will be provided.