Job Details

Production Operative

Hours - 42.5 Hours per week and a 30 minute unpaid break

8:30am - 17:00pm Monday - Friday 

Salary - £29,000

A bit about us...!

James A.S. Finlay’s Ltd is a long-established, family-run business based in Northern Ireland, specialising in the manufacture of high-quality bakery mixes, confectionery ingredients, and related food products.  We have a proud history of delivering quality service and trusted expertise to bakeries and the wider food industry for generations. In recent years, we became part of the BAKO Group Ltd, one of the UK’s leading wholesale distributors, strengthening our ability to provide an even wider range of products and services. With deep roots in the local community, we continue to uphold the values of reliability, professionalism, and customer care that have defined our reputation for generations.

Purpose of Job

To operate machinery and perform tasks in the production and packaging of food products.

Job Description

• Ensure product manufactured is consistent and of high quality.
• Follow all applicable quality and food safety procedures, guidelines and policies including GMP’s, cleaning schedules and CCP’s.
• Observe all legal and quality process control policies and regulations.
• Monitor the production process and carry out basic testing and quality checks.
• Accurately maintain company records and forms
• Report any defective materials, food safety concerns or questionable conditions to the Production Supervisor.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Complete all operator testing requirements specifically calibration, startup checks and CCP checks.
• Report equipment faults to maintenance staff.
• Clean and maintain work areas and machinery.
• Covers in the absence of the Production Supervisor

Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety, as well as that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
• Promptly report any hazards, unsafe practices, incidents, or near misses to your line manager or the Health & Safety team.
• Cooperate with management on all matters relating to health and safety, including attending mandatory training and following issued guidance or instructions.
• Use equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) properly and as instructed to minimise risk.
• Participate in risk assessments and contribute to the identification and control of workplace hazards.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement in workplace safety by actively engaging in health and safety initiatives and suggestions.

Main Duties

• Ensure product manufactured is consistent and of high quality.
• Follow all applicable quality and food safety procedures, guidelines and policies including GMP’s, cleaning schedules and CCP’s.
• Observe all legal and quality process control policies and regulations.
• Monitor the production process and carry out basic testing and quality checks.
• Accurately maintain company records and forms
• Report any defective materials, food safety concerns or questionable conditions to the Production Supervisor.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Complete all operator testing requirements specifically calibration, startup checks and CCP checks.
• Report equipment faults to maintenance staff.
• Clean and maintain work areas and machinery.
• Covers in the absence of the Production Supervisor

Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety, as well as that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
• Promptly report any hazards, unsafe practices, incidents, or near misses to your line manager or the Health & Safety team.
• Cooperate with management on all matters relating to health and safety, including attending mandatory training and following issued guidance or instructions.
• Use equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) properly and as instructed to minimise risk.
• Participate in risk assessments and contribute to the identification and control of workplace hazards.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement in workplace safety by actively engaging in health and safety initiatives and suggestions.

Job Requirements

Essentials

• Knowledge of Food Hygiene 
• Ability to work as an effective team member including accepting supervision / assistance from other team members
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work efficiently
• Good communicator

Desirable

• HACCP, BRCGS

What We Offer

• 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

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