Job Description

James Chocolates are an award-winning, creative and innovative BRC Certified Chocolate Manufacturer based in Evercreech, near Shepton Mallet, the home of Nut Butter Cups and Chocolate Snacking Products. We have been making chocolate in our Somerset factory for over 27 years, and are experts in manufacturing for Nut Butter Brands and companies in the Healthy Lifestyle & Snacking sector.

We are looking for a Production & Packing Operative on a day shift 07.00-15.15pm

This is a permanent role.

Job Responsibilities

*not limited to

- To work as assigned in the production area, operating machinery to make products to required recipes, yields and quality to deliver the production plan.

- To assist in all aspects of the process from material supply, through to the packing of finished product

- To ensure continuous operation of the line through support of all team member
To ensure the correct supply of packaging and ingredients are collected from the warehouse

- To raise any issues with Senior Production Operative as and when required

- To always adhere to all company and site policies

- To ensure quality standards are maintained and improved by reducing wastage and re-work levels

- To undertake any other reasonable duties assigned by the Supervisor to maintain the flow of production

- To ensure maintenance of good housekeeping and health & safety standards within the department and the site

- To ensure compliance with Food Hygiene and Safety rules and standards

Requirements

- Positive, friendly attitude

- Flexible, committed, and reliable

- A desire to strive for safe working: ensure safety of self & others

- Willingness to take ownership of work and accept responsibility

- To take pride in work: Practices integrity, aims for excellence, has good time management

- A good team-player: Builds good relationships with others, works collaboratively, contributes ideas and challenges appropriately

- Responsive to change: Flexible and accepting of a changing working environment and demands

- Factory / Food production experience preferred but not essential if the other requirements are met

- FLT licence (not required but advantageous)

Full training and PPE will be given.

Salary: 12.21 per hour

Holiday: 29 days holiday (This entitlement includes the public holidays plus an additional day off for your birthday)

Interested in working with a brilliant team in a fast-paced chocolate factory? Apply today!

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Please Note:

Working in a factory that works with nuts - no allergies.

Inbox/Communication will be Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday's 08:00 to 17:00. CV's will be reviewed, and we will get back to you via email or telephone.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Food production: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person