Job Description
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 productionYou 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 machineryWeighing and mixing ingredients and packing products using automated machineryEnsuring quality standards for all products are met and raising any concernsMaintaining a constant focus on excellent food safety, quality, and hygiene standardsEnsuring a quality-driven and efficient approachEnsuring accurate recording for traceability and performing quality checksCompleting all necessary paperwork associated with the role in a timely and accurate mannerReporting any issues or breakdowns to the Grower Manager or Engineering ManagerIdentifying potential areas for improvement in production methods and processesCarrying out machinery start-up checks and reporting anomalies/issuesEnsuring safe use of facilities and equipment, while also ensuring a safe working environmentOperating a forklift truck if needed and loading lorriesOrganising production processes to maximise efficiency and meet targetsCommunicating and working effectively with colleagues across the businessHealth and Safety and Food SafetyMeet all personal and role responsibilities as required under the company health and safety at work policy and HACCPWork in a safe manner to eliminate personal risk and risk to othersWork as a role model when conducting your dutiesSupport and promote an active Food and Safety CultureAddress or report any hazard observed immediately, health or food relatedEnsure correct PPE is always worn by the teamMaintain personal hygiene to a high standardImmediately investigate & report any workplace incidentsRequirementsFood manufacturing experience desirableWarm, engaging and motivated team playerExcellent eye for detail and precisionProblem solverPassion about quality products and willing to learnEnergy, drive, and high achievement focusKnowledge or qualifications in Food Hygiene and Food Safety requirements is highly desirableForklift licence is a great advantageBenefitsPackageCompetitive salaryFull time role, contract position for 3 months initial fixed term contractShift pattern: 4 on 4 off shift pattern; 0700-1815Role is based at the farm near SandwichBenefits20 days holidayPrivate health planPension scheme (5% employer contribution)Free parkingFree snacks and fruit at workState-of-the-art facility: good working environment and space for rest breaksBenefits platform, including:Cycle-to-work schemeRetail discount schemeEmployee Assistance programmeIncome protection schemeWhat’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 industryRecognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 and 2024.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 businessGrow 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 levelShare our passion for driving change for good – sustainable production is at the heart of what we do as a B-Corp organisationGrowUp Farms
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