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Our client is a well-established, fast growing and forward-thinking company, specialising in the importing of high end/speciality Teas, Herbs and Infusions from around the world. Our client is the market leading contract packer for Speciality Teas in the UK. The team are focused, friendly, and highly professional.
 
We are looking for a first-class Production Operator to work on the below shift:

Hours 2pm till 10pm Monday to Friday.  
JOB SUMMARY:         
Running a variety of teabag making machinery, blending & flavouring teas and packing loose leaf teas. All teas are packed in to both Retail formats (for online and shop sales) and Foodservice formats (for sales in Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes).
 
You will need to be diligent and work with integrity, taking responsibility for your production area during the shift; to ensure that goods are produced to the highest quality standards in a timely and cost-efficient manner. 
 
You will always strive to achieve the highest standards in Health & Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Cost.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ensure the highest quality and food safety standards are embedded during your shift.
Ensure the highest standards of hygiene and good housekeeping are maintained.
Promote and maintain an “audit ready” culture within the Production Area.
Communicate in a timely and effective manner with Supervisor, or other departments (Technical, Sales) about any production issues that occur (Quality, Late Deliveries, Product Shortages etc.) which might impact upon the normal smooth running of other departments. RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure the continuous and safe running of production
To produce all products according to recipe
To produce safe and legal products
Keeping clean and tidy production area
Complying with the Health & Safety and Food Hygiene policies
Spotting and controlling non-conformances  
MAIN TASKS

Packing of Loose Leaf Tea
Running teabag machinery
Maintaining/Upkeep of machinery
Blending and flavoring tea
Following relevant instructions
Accurate labelling of products
Accurate documentation of production
Helping Supervisors and Managers with their responsibilities  
OPPORTUNITIES

Career progression is always encouraged for all members of the team.  
CORE BEHAVIOURS:
DYNAMIC – Wants to challenge and to change practices for the better
CAN DO – Meets every challenge / obstacle in a positive way. Treats such times as personal development opportunities
SOLVE – Upbeat and ready to offer solutions to problems to work on themselves or with others. Does not just wait for others to come to their rescue.
PRIDE – Takes pride in a professional approach in the standard of work that they produce. Respects and wants to build on a good Company name
QUESTION – Always asking “is this the best way”. Prepared to question those around them and wave a flag if things are not right.
TEAM PLAYER – Openly communicates and builds relationships with other team members and departments. Happy to collectively resolve issues.
 
JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
 
ESSENTIAL:
English- speaking and writing
MUST have production operating experience/operating machinery experience
Food safety Certificate
Manual Handling
Health & Safety
 
Salary is dependent upon experience and will be discussed at interview stage