Production Operative

Welcome to Taylor Whitmore,

We currently have an excellent opportunity with our ever-growing client based in Eye, Suffolk who are currently seeking a Production Operative to join their team on a temp to perm basis.

This wonderful family run manufacturer had organically grown over the years to a medium size business, and due to an expansion in their warehouse they are looking to grow the team. Everyone you meet is super friendly and genuinely enjoy working for a company that has high standards all-round.

The role & requirements:

• Complete all general warehouse duties required when you have received appropriate training deemed necessary by line management
• Able to competently select and fit correct screens for production schedule
• Competently follow all QA procedure and complete needed paperwork
• Assist in forklift duties if you have a license
• Assist the Extruder Operator to achieve QA specification for size, shape, moisture content and bulk density daily
• Assist the Extruder Operator to operate the Extruder and oversee the Production Line particularly in the absence of the Team Leader and/or their deputy
• Report any defects or issues to Team Leader or Factory Manager
• Take samples and act in accordance with the results
• Competently assist on the Bagging Line
• Select correct ingredients for production schedule
• To gain an retain product specific knowledge and remain up to date with new product information
• Able to competently carry out the Grinding Production process
• Able to competently unload Goods In vehicles (Raw Materials/ Bulk Lorries
• Maintain good housekeeping around the warehouse
• Please note this role is NOT just operating the FLT if you hold a license, 80% of your duties will be assisting around the warehouse so you must have a flexible attitude towards work
• Working Hours Monday-Friday on a rotating shift pattern of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm and 9am-5pm

Our client will support you whilst working in a temporary contract with ourselves, but please only apply if you are looking for a permanent position as they tend to offer permanent contracts after week 12 (subject to performance and head count availability).

Having an FLT license is advantageous but not essential.

They are looking for people who have good overall attitudes and who enjoy being apart of an elite business in manufacturing.

If you would like an informal chat regarding the above, please call Leanne or send in your CV ASAP to ensure you don't miss out.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.