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Production Operative Afternoons

Company:
Young's Seafood
Location:
Haverhill, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Posted:
November 20, 2025
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Description:

Requisition Number

5073BR

The Role

Sofina Foods is looking for a reliable, hands-on Production Operative to join our high-performing manufacturing team on the afternoon shift. This role is essential to maintaining the quality and consistency of our products, while supporting our strong focus on safety, hygiene, and efficiency.

Working as part of a fast-paced production environment, you’ll play a vital role in preparing, assembling, and packing food products to the highest standards. If you take pride in precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement – we want to hear from you.

Afternoon shift hours:

Monday - Thursday / 15:00 - 23:00

Friday / 14:00 - 22:00

Pay: £12.35 an hour

Salary

£12.35 an hour

Summary

A Key Role in Delivering Quality, Safety, and Efficiency on the Production Floor

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Production Operative, you will:

Manufacture and pack food produce in line with product specifications and company standards

Follow all procedures around Safety, Hygiene, Quality, Quantity, and Cost

Operate equipment and support changeovers as trained, contributing to smooth production flow

Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and adhere to food safety regulations

Keep work areas clean and organised in line with the ‘Clean As You Go’ policy

Complete monitoring checks and paperwork accurately and promptly

Proactively report hazards, defects, or near misses to the Line Optimiser

Ensure all products, racks, and dolavs are properly labelled for traceability

Support team goals by working flexibly across different areas of production

Escalate any production issues and help drive resolution

Comply with all company systems including Hellenic procedures

Carry out all reasonable tasks as requested by management

The Ideal Candidate

Comfortable working in a busy, hands-on production setting

Detail-oriented, especially when completing paperwork and compliance checks

A good communicator who can work professionally across teams

Willing to learn and flexible in approach – able to adapt to different tasks and areas

Safety-conscious with a strong sense of responsibility

Why Sofina Foods?

Competitive hourly rates

Paid breaks

Access to our Online Benefits Hub

Life insurance & company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Canteen facilities

On-site parking

Referral programme

A culture where commitment, teamwork, and high standards are valued and rewarded

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn’t just a food company—it’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we’re passionate about delivering quality meat and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, Day Shift, No Weekends

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

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