Manufacturer & Factory Operative
4 days ago
Birmingham
Manufacturer & Factory Operative – Starting at £28,000 + Benefits – Birmingham, B30 3HZ The Role Are you experienced in sausage manufacturing or factory work? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to high-quality production? Join our growing team, a well-established manufacturer dedicated to producing top-quality products for our customers. We are looking for a Sausage Manufacturer and Factory Operative to contribute to our successful operations. In this role, you will play a key part in our production process. You will be involved in making sausages from start to finish, ensuring top quality and adhering to food safety regulations. You’ll also support day-to-day factory operations to maintain efficiency. Note: The role is a Sunday - Thursday working week. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today to join a dedicated and friendly team, and help us continue to deliver high-quality products to our customers. Key Responsibilities: Sausage Production: • Prepare and mix ingredients, including meat, spices, and casings., • Operate sausage-making machines (stuffing, linking, and cutting)., • Ensure sausages meet production standards for size and quality., • Monitor chilling processes and maintain food safety standards., • Pack sausages and other products according to packaging guidelines., • Assist with the general operations of the factory, ensuring cleanliness and organisation., • Operate additional machinery and tools during production., • Support colleagues across various departments, including packaging, storage, and shipping., • Handle manual tasks such as lifting, loading, and unloading raw materials and products., • Follow all health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe environment., • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment., • Help with stock control and inventory management. The Company AW Lashfords has been providing high-quality produce since 1889, starting from a small shop in Kings Heath we now operate a manufacturing unit – only 2 miles from our site back then! Now in the 5th generation of Lashford, our tradition and story live on. Benefits: • Annual profit-sharing bonus and Christmas bonus., • Overtime available at 1.5x rate, and Sundays at 2x rate., • Training and development opportunities. The Person • Experience in food manufacturing or factory work, particularly in meat production, is preferred., • Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards., • Ability to operate and maintain sausage-making equipment., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment., • Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team., • Flexibility and a positive, can-do attitude.