Production Operator - Immedidate Start Location: Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3EE Salary: From £12.24 per hour Contract: Full-time, permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, shift pattern dependent on business needs Shift patterns may include: Rotating shifts: 6:00am–2:00pm / 2:00pm–10:00pm Fixed night shifts: 10:00pm–6:00am Fixed day shifts: 8:00am–4:00pm Your assigned shift pattern will depend on business requirements. Build More Than a Job – Build a Career! PFF Packaging is looking for reliable and motivated Production Operators to join its manufacturing teams. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy manufacturing environment where safety, quality and teamwork are at the heart of everything. Whether you already have production experience or are looking to build on your skills, you’ll play an important part in delivering quality products and keeping operations running smoothly. If you’re practical, take pride in your work and want to develop your career in manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you! Why Join Us Opportunities to develop your skills and progress across departments A supportive, team-focused working environment The opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement A role where safety, quality and teamwork matter every day A Day in the Life As a Production Operator, you’ll help ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Your responsibilities will include: • Operating production machinery and manufacturing processes safely and efficiently • Working towards production targets while maintaining product quality • Following operating procedures, work instructions and process controls • Checking products and reporting quality concerns or process issues • Completing production records and documentation accurately • Helping minimise waste and make effective use of materials and equipment • Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and workplace organisation • Following health, safety, environmental and quality procedures, including relevant GMP and BRCGS requirements • Working closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse and Planning teams • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality and productivity What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who is dependable, attentive to detail and comfortable working as part of a fast-paced production team. You’ll ideally have: • Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or operational environment • The ability to follow instructions, standard operating procedures and quality requirements • Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality products • An understanding of health and safety in a workplace environment • Strong teamwork and communication skills • A reliable and flexible approach to work • Basic IT skills and the ability to complete production records accurately • The ability to meet the physical requirements of the role Experience that would be an advantage: • Food manufacturing, packaging, FMCG or other high-volume manufacturing • Operating production machinery or automated equipment • Knowledge of GMP, BRCGS, hygiene or quality management systems • Lean, 5S or continuous improvement practices • Relevant food safety, health and safety or manufacturing training Apply Today If you’re ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career, apply today! We’ll be in touch to discuss your preferred location and shift pattern. Join PFF Packaging and play your part in delivering safe, efficient and high-quality production. No agencies please