Production Operative Job Title: Production Operatives (Nights) Reports to: Zone Leader Location: Leek, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Hours: Sunday - Friday 10pm - 6am (Fixed Nights) Salary: Starting at £ per hour A Day in The Life of a Production Operative As a production operative, you will work within a team in the factory to ensure the efficient production of our products.
Your key requirements include: Assist Zone Leaders to set up the production lines in accordance with requirements.
Be responsible for carefully and efficiently packing a variety of cheese products for distribution.
Monitor the production line to ensure products are of the best quality standards.
Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
Maintain your workstation in line with Good Manufacturing Practices.
Ensure that any issues that arise are promptly and accurately reported to the Zone Leader Key requirements: Reliability, punctuality, and consistency are essential to enable you to work effectively as a team member.
A willingness to learn, share knowledge and develop.
Adaptability and flexibility as you may be required to work in different areas of the factory, as well as perform other reasonable tasks.
A willingness to work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
Good verbal, written and numerical skills.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not essential as full training will be given to ensure you can be your best.
What Can We Offer in Return?
Brilliant benefits that include 31 days holiday (28 days + 3 b/hols), paid breaks, company shop (discounts on products), Refer a Friend Cash Scheme, discount on bikes and Tech Scheme, pension, and personal development through our grading structure.
Our job grading structure clearly identifies the requirements for each role within Operations based on knowledge, skill and responsibility and encourages development in line with personal ambition whilst being fair and consistent.
This framework, together with strong working relationships, enables Ornua to be a business where people belong and feel valued and can grow.
Why Ornua?
Ornua operates from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and has sales and marketing teams working in-market across all four corners of the globe.
The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients.
Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua's consumer brands including Kerrygold, Pilgrims Choice.
Our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business as a purpose and values-led organisation, creating value for Irish dairy farming families.
Our Values lie at the core of everything we do.
Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together.
We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Career Progression including Global Mobility opportunities.
Comprehensive Benefits with regional specific offerings