Production Operative Afternoons

Sofina Foods•Suffolk, VA

1d•$12•Onsite

About The Position

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: £12.33 an hour

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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
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.