Production Operator Vacancy

Portable Foods Manufacturing Company Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kellanova (previously Kellogg Company), producing cereal bars and fruit snacks. Based in Wrexham, North Wales, we are committed to sustaining a culture of extensive training, support and development for our flexible multi-skilled teams.

We’re looking for reliable and detail-oriented Production Operators within our Operations team to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production of our much-loved products at the Wrexham site – Rice Krispies Squares, Fruit Winders, and Cereal Milk Bars (Coco Pops, Frosties, Special K etc).

A Taste of What You Will Be Doing:

· Production Tasks – Handle raw and packaging materials, operate, clean and monitor production equipment to produce finished case goods according to performance and production targets.

· Environment, Safety, Quality and Food Safety – Adherence to all policies and procedures, active engagement and involvement in audits and near miss reporting. Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure the product meets specification and legal weight. Complete routine tasks to ensure hygiene standards are met.

· Autonomous Maintenance – Conduct routine tasks to maintain equipment basic condition, engage in the capability building process by attending scheduled coaching sessions and workshops.

· Teamwork and Communication – Collaborating with other operators on the production line to maintain workflow and efficiency, communicating production updates on shift handovers, participating in team meetings to discuss production targets, issues and improvements.

We’re Looking for Someone With:

· Experience of working as a production operator in a fast-paced environment

· Commitment to continuous improvement in people safety, food safety and manufacturing standards

· Ability to follow instructions – working to standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.

· Basic numeracy and literacy – for recording production data and understanding labels or instructions.

· Reliability and punctuality – consistent attendance and timekeeping

How You Will Work:

· 12-hour shifts (7-7) on a continuous 4-on-4-off pattern, 2 day shifts followed by 2 night shifts

The shift pattern can change to other patterns due to consumer demand

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,093.09 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Canteen
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Enhanced paternity leave
Free flu jabs
Free parking
Gym membership
Life insurance
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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