Job Description

About Harvest Pet Products

Harvest Pet Products is a dynamic, family-owned business that has been thriving since 1999. As a proud manufacturer of high-quality bird and small animal feed, we've built our reputation on a foundation of excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Nestled in a picturesque countryside setting on the outskirts of Grimsby, our site offers a charming work environment, complete with a tranquil duck pond--a reflection of the natural beauty and care that inspires our products.

We're a fast-growing, ambitious team spanning three generations of family involvement. At the heart of everything we do are our core values:

Honesty & Integrity

Working Better Together

Striving for Excellence

Inspiring Innovation & Change

If you're passionate about working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment and want to contribute to a company that's as committed to its people as it is to its customers, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Overview:

We are seeking a hygiene operative to join our team on the evening shift in a wild bird food factory. The shift days/times are Mon-Thur, 2.30pm-1.30am, leaving you with a long weekend each week.

Location:

Please note the factory is based in a remote location with no public transport or safe walking routes, so reliable transport is essential.

Responsibilities:

To complete scheduled and unscheduled cleaning requirements to customers' and BRC standards (internal / external). When required, to carry out sites' gardening maintenance activities around the perimeter (cutting grass, removal of unwanted vegetation, cleaning) When required carry to support general sites' building fabrication maintenance such as pest proofing of the building, painting, and cleaning. To maintain daily cleaning sign off records for the task carried out, ensuring correct and accurate completion. Carry out High Level Cleaning in production areas to minimise Pest Issues. Both Use of a Sky-jack and High Level Vacuum required. To empty production recycling bins. Sort out daily waste using bailers for: cardboard, plastic, tote bags and general waste. Adhere to COSHH regulations with regards to Handling Hazardous Substances on Site for cleaning and as a result of cleaning to minimise the creation of Airbourne Contaminants. To ensure a proactive approach is made towards hygiene requirements via inter departmental communication, self-auditing and striving to be multi-skilled. To always adhere to company policies and procedures (e.g., Personal Hygiene Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Procedure). To issue requested PPE to employees. Requests must be passed by Team Captains or Shift Supervisor / Manager and must be reasonable and based on the task / job the requesting person is carrying out. Carry out daily cleaning of welfare facilities and offices (canteens, toilets, corridors, smoking shelter, first aid room, board room), ensuring hand hygiene consumables are available (dispensers filled up). To help and support daily Pest Control checks / audits.

Experience:

Proven hygiene / cleaner experience. Good understanding of Health & Safety in a workplace. Good communication skills. Positive "Can do" attitude towards changing the food safety culture on the factory floor. Understanding of Food Safety and Quality in practice (factory floor). Good understanding of pest control.

Qualification (desired but not essential):

COSHH Awareness Scissor Lift licence Forklift licence Tower/Scaffold licence Working at heights awareness Risk assessment awareness Method statement awareness Manual handling Fire marshal Asbestos awareness Emergency first aid at work.
We offer competitive pay rates and opportunities for growth within the company. If you are a motivated individual with a strong work ethic, we would love to hear from you.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.25 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

Manufacturing Hygiene/Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Immingham DN41 8NB (preferred)
Work Location: In person