Production Operative

We're looking for experienced Production Operatives to become part of our large team. Job title: Production Operative Job type: Temporary - ongoing Pay rate: £14.92 for the first 12 weeks, then rising to £16.58 Working pattern: 3 on 3 off (rotating days & nights) Location: Wakefield, WF2 0XR Timings: Day (07h00-19h00), Nights (19h00-07h00) Our client manufactures, distributes, sells and markets some of the world's strongest brands in non-alcoholic beverages. It is a leading Western European marketer, distributor, and producer of bottles and can non-alcoholic refreshment. Job purpose: The role is aimed at operating machinery and equipment, and monitoring Quality Checks within the Work Area. Responsibilities: • To ensure full compliance to Personal appearance / hygiene standards in accordance to working within a Food factory • Report and escalate any non-conformance and non-compliance's through the area reporting structure • Always carry out all required pre-use inspections on work equipment or machinery • Conduct on line machine / work area hand over with off going shift personnel - escalate any non-compliance or performance related issues • Conduct basic machine operating and be capable of rectifying common machine faults • Ensure all cleaning material / equipment are in the correct place and to the agreed stock levels, applying 5S standards • Ensure full control of yields / stock of materials and ingredients used within work area • Ensure all machinery / equipment within area of work meet site standards and all sub conditions are dealt with or escalated as appropriate • Ensure shift quality targets are met and comply with Health and safety and PPE guidelines. Requirements: • Experience in food manufacturing required • A background in testing, whether that be as a technician or in a lab environment is mandatory • Attention to detail, problem solving, communication for escalation purposes, integrity • Experience within operating machinery is advantageous Benefits: • Access to Randstad Happi benefits scheme which includes 100's of high street discounts, gym membership and much more! • Long term, ongoing assignments in a professional environment with full training included • Flexible shift patterns • Paid breaks • Free soft drinks and hot drinks onsite • Free parking • Internal training and development • Weekly pay • Pay increase after 12 weeks If this interests you, apply immediately with your updated CV and our team will contact you soon to discuss further.