Filler Operatives

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Birmingham
Salary
9.18 - 9.68 GBP Hourly
Posted
16 Sep 2020
Closes
06 Oct 2020
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Filler Operatives for Day Shifts & Night shifts, working 4on/4off
05:45 to 18:00 Day shift or 18:00 to 06:00 Night shift
Cranswick Gourmet Sausage Co. (Lazenby's) is our fast-paced sausage facility located in Hull. Using only the best cuts of British pork, fresh herbs and spices, Cranswick are the UK's leading producer of gourmet sausages and burgers, supplying major retailers and foodservice outlets alike. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people who enjoy running machinery to join our team of hard working individuals.
Filler operatives feed the sausage mixes into the skins, ensuring correct specifications are met. It is quite a repetitive role and requires a good understanding of machinery.
Job Content:
* Ensuring the product being filled out is in line with the specification
* Responsible for the quality of the product (no open ends, correct size, weight and dimension)
* Setting up the filler machine, selecting the right nozzles, brakes and skins as required
* The smooth running of the filler machine, including stripping and cleaning as necessary to meet hourly demands
* Ensuring the correct storage of filler parts and associated equipment
* Ensuring traceability is maintained by selecting the correct meat for the product being produced
* Observing Good Manufacturing Practises at all times, following a 'clean as you go' policy
* Escalating all issues and concerns immediately
* Ensuring a safe working environment for self and others
Requirements, experience and person specification:
* Worked within a fast-paced chilled food manufacturing environment
* Working knowledge of the production lines
* Food Safety Level 2 qualification
* Ability to read and understand product specification and QAS
* Strong attention to details