Packing PM-Shift (Production Operative)

Join Our Packing Team!

We are looking for a Production Operative to join our friendly and expanding PM-Shift Packing team!

This new 4-day-per-week position has a starting base salary of £11.92 per hour, with an enhanced rate of £14.90 per hour. This combination of base and enhanced rates delivers a representative £500 weekly gross! Furthermore, our new pay banding system allows opportunities to increase this even further as you progress through your training! You will need to attend a company induction day (09:00 to 15:30) before starting the role.

4 days out of 5 between Monday and Friday on a rolling shift basis (16:30 to 02:30 approx)
enhanced rate is for hours between 8pm and 6am and for hours over 40 per week

Are you ready to be a vital part of our dynamic packing team? Our dedicated team ensures that our finished products are expertly packed according to precise product specifications, all while meeting the unique needs of our valued customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Quality Assurance: Your role involves ensuring the quality of the product by meticulously checking for the right size, shape, and adherence to product specifications.
• Packing Process: You'll be responsible for efficiently packing finished products into boxes, precisely following the product specification.
• Conveyor Belt Operation: Placing full boxes onto the packing conveyor belt is part of your responsibility, where the boxes proceed to be securely taped shut, weighed, and accurately labelled.
• Box Assembly and Maintenance: You'll also be responsible for assembling boxes, as well as changing tape reels and printer reels to maintain seamless packing operations.
• Packing Robots: Depending on the product line, you may have the exciting opportunity to program and set up our state-of-the-art Packing Robots. This includes optimizing the spacing of pastries to ensure precise detection by the robot and rechecking any products rejected by the robot.
• Palletizing and Wrapping: Your role extends to palletizing and wrapping completed boxes of product, preparing them for dispatch in strict accordance with product specifications.

Why Join Us?

By becoming a part of our packing team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that our high-quality products reach our customers in perfect condition. We take pride in offering a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and cutting-edge technology that enhances your skills.

If you're a high energy, detail-oriented individual with a passion for ensuring product quality and efficiency in the packing process, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of a dedicated team that's committed to delivering excellence in every packed box. Join us in making every delivery a success!

All shifts over 7 hours in length offer an hour's break throughout the shift.

Finally, we pay what we advertise - no reduced rates for under-25s, no bait-and-switch, no funny business! Just a proper job with a proper paycheck!

Even better bits!

After your probationary period, you'll not only be a valued member of our team but will also have earned a Food Safety Level 2 certificate and H&S Level 2 certificate, enhancing your personal skill set and qualifications.

At our company, we are committed to your growth and development. We offer a comprehensive training and development program and have a strong track record of promoting talent from within the business. Your career progression really matters to us.

Our Company Values of 'Customer First', 'Honesty', 'Quality', 'Friendliness', and 'Passion' are at the core of everything we do. With 220 dedicated colleagues, we take immense pride in making the world a better place every day by filling it with delicious pasties and savoury pastry delights.

But that's not all! In addition to working alongside an amazing team of individuals, you will also be part of a company that has achieved a Gold Health and Wellbeing Award. Your well-being is essential to us, and we are dedicated to supporting a healthy and happy workforce.

If you are a team player with a positive 'can do' attitude and you want to be part of our friendly and rapidly growing company, we encourage you to apply here or call 01208 265830 for more information. Join us on this exciting journey and be a part of a team that's passionate about pastries and dedicated to your success.

Please visit our careers page for information on what it's like at Proper Cornish but here are a few of our Proper Perks to whet your appetite!

PROPER PERKS

• Free pasties and other pastries every day
• Free fruit and drinks every day
• Subsidised canteen
• Monthly colleague treats
• Quarterly Staff BBQ's
• Bake sales / competitions
• Christmas goodies and celebrations
• Free use of spa and golf facilities in St Austell
  
• Subsidised massages
• Mental health First Aiders
• Company funded Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (24 / 7 free and confidential helpline)
• Employment anniversary cash awards
• £500 colleague referral bonuses
• Huge discounts on boxes of pasties, pastries, cakes and tarts!
• Local business discounts
• Cycle Scheme / loan bikes
• Excellent Career Development Opportunities
• Great Company Communication (Monthly Newsletter, Suggestion Boxes, Colleague Comms Team etc)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Job security with a growing business