Posted 5 days ago
Line Operative
AI Summary
Operates manual and automated production lines in a chilled and fresh food supply chain, ensuring products are packed to quality and safety standards while meeting volume targets.
About this role
Line Operative
Who are Culina?
Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.
Working on a variety of manual/automated lines to meet planned volume and commercial targets, and in accordance with QA and safety standards.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Following all Safe Systems of Work and procedures
- Reporting any near miss incidents, hazards or defective equipment at any time
- Reporting any accidents and supporting investigations
- Adhering to all Quality procedures
- Reporting to Line Leader any faults in packed product e.g. poor seals coding difficult to read or missing
- Checking products and ensuring the right quality is packed
- Checking dates on incoming products for the Line Leaders
- Ensuring pallet layout is correct
- Keeping the line tidy – it keeps it safer and protects the product from foreign matter contamination
- Following personal hygiene rules e.g. hand washing and not taking loose items into the factory
- Following all Standard Operating Procedures
- Working at the required rate to achieve the line target
- Keeping time is expected at shift starts and breaks
- Working on your line area
Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
- Quality
- H&S
- Training
- Meet standards required for internal and external audits
Qualifications
- Food Manufacturing/Packaging background is essential for this role
- The ability to work within fast past environment
- Knowledge of Health & Safety obligations, although training will be provided
- Basic IT skills are required as you’ll be using the integrated management system
- Attention to details
Skills
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