Packing Operative

Selby North, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Listed in The Times Top Track 250 for mid-market growth consecutively for 5 years running, we manufacture a wide range of flours in some of the most technically advanced mills in the world. This ensures the highest levels of food safety and brand protection for our customers. We have built our reputation as a world class miller and market leader through significant capital investment and our close working relationships with our customers and suppliers. All of which is underpinned by our dedicated and highly skilled people.

Main purpose of the role:



To meet the needs of the day to day packing operation through the optimum use of resources at their disposal, providing bagged finished product to the warehouse, enabling it to meet the customer and inter-mill demand. The shift pattern for this role is 37.32 per week on a rotating shift pattern consisting of days, afternoons and nights.

Key tasks and responsibilities:



Set the plant up for receipt of finished flours to meet the requirements of the packing plan

Ensure that the packing bins are set correctly for the receipt of the flour

Ensure that packing consumables are drawn off in a timely fashion to meet the needs of the manufacturing plan

Ensure that an adequate supply of paper sacks and other packing consumables are available in the packing area

Reporting of any issues affecting performance and/or quality

Undertake maintenance activities as required

Ensure the supply of bagged flour to meet the requirements of the Warehouse

Ensure the application of HACCP and other procedures (GMP's) to maintain product integrity

Ensure that packing consumables and finished products are handled in accordance with company process standards

Co-operate and work with the cleaning teams to give an integrated approach to plant hygiene

Flour testing to ensure customers specifications are being adhered to

We offer a competitive salary, enhanced holiday entitlement, company sick pay, life insurance, EV/ULEV car scheme and cycle to work scheme. In return we are looking for:

FLT Licence & Hand Truck Licence

MEWP Licence

Previous experience in a food manufacturing production environment

Ability to evaluate and manage risk and contingency

Flexible approach to work, and adaptable to change

Effective communication skills

Computer literate

Self-motivated with a willingness to help others

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please apply with your CV and covering letter to Recruitment@whitworthbros.ltd.uk.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,133.10 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/08/2025
Reference ID: REQ00699

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3460146
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Selby North, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned