Food Production Operative
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2026 |
| Location: | CW5 7PA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KPI RECRUITING LTD |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | FOO-PRO-OPE-NA-HS-30266 |
Summary
KPI Recruiting are on the look out for a Food Production Operative for our client based in Nantwich.
The working hours and days as a Food Production Operative are:
• Monday- Sunday
• 16:00- 02:00
• 5 days out of 7 per week
The rate of pay as a Food Production Operative is:
• £12.71 p/h
The duties and responsibilities as a Food Production Operative are:
• Removing large cheese blocks from cardboard boxes or plastic crates
• Checking cheese blocks for damage, foreign objects, or plastic contamination (e.g. plastic or cardboard debris) before processing
• Placing unwrapped cheese blocks onto conveyor belts or into knockout machinery for further processing
• Manually lifting and handling cheese blocks (typically 20-30kg) and feeding them into the production line
• Removing and recycling cardboard and plastic waste generated during the de-boxing process
• Breaking down cardboard and disposing of plastic liner waste appropriately
• Recording raw material usage and returning pallets to storage areas
• Maintaining a clean work environment and ensuring machinery and infeed areas are properly sanitised
The ideal candidate for a Food Production Operative would need:
• Ability to safely and consistently lift heavy items (20-30kg)
• Must be comfortable working in hot environments, which can reach up to 40°C
• Ensuring all packaging is fully removed to prevent contamination
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and keep production lines running smoothly
• Must be comfortable working in a chilled environment
• Available to work 4 shifts per week (16:00- 02:00)
• A valid driving license and access to a vehicle is essential due to the rural location of the site
• Willingness to support colleagues and follow instructions
• Prior experience working in Food Production is desirable but not essential
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
Additional information needed as a Food Production Operative is:
• Ensure all walkways both In and out of the building are adhered too
• Smoking / vaping is only permitted in the designated smoking areas
• Arrive at the canteen in full PPE ensuring that is warn at all times
• No headphones to be worn on the production line or around the building
• No jewellery to be worn on the production line
• Hair to be clean and tied away from the face
• No heavy makeup / false eyelashes / false nails
If this role as a Food Production Operative is for you then APPLY NOW or contact Hayley on 01270 589943.
About KPI Recruiting.
KPI Recruiting is a leading recruitment agency with branches throughout the UK. We are led by a team of friendly and experienced recruitment professionals who strive to provide an excellent service for our candidates and clients alike.
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KPI Recruiting is an equal - opportunity employer.
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