Production / Process Operative

Description

Production / Process Operative

Location: Wetherby due to location candidate Must Drive

Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week), Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm flexible could be 8am till 4pm

Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 + Bonus Scheme (subject to company performance)

Benefits: Company Pension | On-Site Parking | 20 Days Holiday + Christmas Closure

Our client, a dynamic and growing manufacturer of high-quality beauty products, is looking for a hands-on Production Operative to join their close-knit team of three. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive working environment where teamwork, flexibility, and attention to detail are key.

Key Responsibilities

Production Duties:

Manually fill and label containers using both manual and semi-automatic machines

Assist with weighing and mixing of ingredients for product batches

Apply labels to tubes and packaging by hand with precision and care

Pack and seal boxes by hand, including taping and palletising for shipment

Conduct batch coding, carton assembly, and quality control checks

Carry out batch sampling and labelling in line with GMP standards

Clean and maintain production equipment and workspace to hygiene standards

Perform regular stock checks and support wider production activities as neededWarehousing Duties:

Move packaging and finished goods (up to 25kg)

Stack and hand-wrap pallets ready for dispatch

Operate manual pallet trucks and move goods between sites

Accept deliveries and collections using shutter doors

Drive company van between business locations as required

What We're Looking For

Experience with manual production work such as mixing, weighing, labelling, and packing

Team player attitude - you'll be working in a small team of 3, so collaboration and communication are essential

Flexible and hands-on approach - willing to support across production and warehousing tasks as needed

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Physically fit and confident with manual handling tasks

Experience in cosmetics, food production, or similar industry is beneficial but not essential

Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is a plus

Health & Safety

PPE provided (lab coat, gloves, hair net, and safety boots) - must be worn at all times in production areas

Hi-vis vests required when operating pallet trucks or working outdoors

If you're a reliable, motivated individual looking for a hands-on, varied role in a small, friendly team - we'd love to hear from you

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