Production Operator – Food Packaging
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Rotherham, S65 3SH |
| Company: | Quality Service Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 177777 |
Summary
We are currently recruiting for a Production Operator to join a well-established food packaging manufacturer based in Rotherham.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a clean, modern manufacturing environment producing packaging used by leading food brands.
The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and monitoring automated production machinery to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality output.
Key Responsibilities
Operating and minding production machinery used in the manufacture of food packaging
Monitoring machine performance and product quality
Carrying out basic machine adjustments and changeovers
Identifying and reporting faults or quality issues
Maintaining accurate production and quality records
Ensuring all work is carried out in line with food hygiene, safety and quality standards
Keeping the production area clean, tidy and compliant with site standards
Due to the nature of the products being manufactured, strict food hygiene and contamination control procedures must be followed at all times, including:
Wearing correct PPE
Following hand-washing and hygiene protocols
Adhering to clean-as-you-go and housekeeping rules
Experience in a manufacturing, production or machine operating role (food or packaging desirable but not essential)
Comfortable working with machinery and automated equipment
Good attention to detail and quality awareness
Able to follow processes, procedures and safety standards
Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
Willing to work rotating shifts
Full training will be provided.
Ongoing
This role operates on a weekly rotating shift pattern:
Week 1: 05:45 – 14:00
Week 2: 13:45 – 22:00
Monday to Thursday with early finishes on a Friday.
£12.21 per hour.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a clean, modern manufacturing environment producing packaging used by leading food brands.
The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and monitoring automated production machinery to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality output.
Key Responsibilities
Operating and minding production machinery used in the manufacture of food packaging
Monitoring machine performance and product quality
Carrying out basic machine adjustments and changeovers
Identifying and reporting faults or quality issues
Maintaining accurate production and quality records
Ensuring all work is carried out in line with food hygiene, safety and quality standards
Keeping the production area clean, tidy and compliant with site standards
Due to the nature of the products being manufactured, strict food hygiene and contamination control procedures must be followed at all times, including:
Wearing correct PPE
Following hand-washing and hygiene protocols
Adhering to clean-as-you-go and housekeeping rules
Experience in a manufacturing, production or machine operating role (food or packaging desirable but not essential)
Comfortable working with machinery and automated equipment
Good attention to detail and quality awareness
Able to follow processes, procedures and safety standards
Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
Willing to work rotating shifts
Full training will be provided.
Ongoing
This role operates on a weekly rotating shift pattern:
Week 1: 05:45 – 14:00
Week 2: 13:45 – 22:00
Monday to Thursday with early finishes on a Friday.
£12.21 per hour.