Production Operatives - Afternoon Shift

Location

Haverhill, Suffolk

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours of Work

Full-time

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

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.

Country Code

GB

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

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Schedule

Monday to Friday, Day Shift, No Weekends

Salary

£12.80 an hour

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.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Production Operative, you will:

• Process and pack food products in line with required standards in a food factory setting 
• 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

Summary

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