***PRODUCTION ASSISTANT***
Do you have a keen interest in artisan food and drink and want a 'hands on' role within a prestigious. world renowned, award winning local business? If this is you then we want to hear from you today!
Our clients are recruiting for a full-time Production Assistant to join their team in turning raw materials and components into products ready for sale.
Salary £12ph. Note this is a temp to perm opportunity.
Key responsibilities for the Production Assistant include,
* Assisting with transfer of liquid to and from IBCs and tanks
* Working on the manual and semi-automatic bottling lines, including loading, filling, labelling, and packing into cases
* Ensuring a high standard of quality control at all times, particularly fill levels, labelling and capsule application
* Assembly of gift packs
* Loading, labelling and wrapping pallets
* Preparing stock for collection by customers and hauliers
* Unloading deliveries
* Driving the van to collect and deliver raw materials to local storage warehouse
* Assisting with training of agency and part time distillery workers
* Assisting with production data record keeping
* Adherence to safe working practices and health and safety legislation, including always wearing the correct PPE
* Ensuring basic knowledge of HACCP and SALSA standards and ensuring they are maintained in production areas
* Cleaning of distillery equipment, floors, and surfaces
* Keeping stock rooms and storage containers tidy and well organised
* Movement of stock and raw materials on site using forklifts and pallet jacks
The ideal Production Assistant will need,
* Ability to work efficiently and safely at pace to keep to tight production schedules
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Exceptional communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Attention to detail
* A tidy and organised approach is essential
* Warehouse experience is essential
* Forklift license desirable
* Able to use common sense and initiative
* Team player with a good sense of humour
* Flexibility to work extra at weekends or evenings during particularly busy times
* Full UK driving licence and own vehicle essential due to location, free on-site parking
Hours - full time 37.5 a week, Monday to Friday
Note this is a temp to perm opportunity
If you are passionate about drink/food production and eager to contribute to a thriving team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!