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 jacksThe 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 parkingHours - 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