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Production Operative II

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Job ID 330072 Date posted 08/05/2026 Location : Thirsk, United Kingdom Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

Purpose of the role is to operate equipment to bag out finished products from pack bins into pack sizes as specified by the production plan/schedule.

The main part of the role encompasses operating the bagging machine and the ‘robot’ palletiser to prepare finished product for collection by the warehouse (wrapman). The role involves working closely with the other production operators and the supervisor.

The bagging operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the bagging machine and associated equipment. They are responsible for completing and maintaining all packing paperwork, cleaning records and the general quality standard of palletizing.

The bagging operator is responsible for checking batch information via Datastor to ensure the correct details for the batch/product being bagged out, including product code, bag code, pack size and labelling requirements.

They are also responsible for entering batch information into Datastor as each batch is bagged out and informing the supervisor of any yield discrepancies or other QC issues.

Key Accountabilities

  • Operate bagging and palletizing machinery.
  • Prepare finished product for collection by the warehouse (wrapman).
  • Ensure safe and efficient operation of the bagging machine and associated equipment.
  • Complete and maintain all packing paperwork.
  • Complete and maintain cleaning records.
  • Maintain the general quality standard of palletizing.
  • Check batch information via Datastor to ensure correct:

Product code

Bag code

Pack size

Labelling requirements

  • Enter batch information into Datastor as each batch is bagged out.
  • Inform the Production Supervisor of any yield discrepancies or quality control issues.
  • Carry out administration and confirmations.Perform cleaning and housekeeping activities.
  • Work closely with Production Operators and the Production Supervisor.
  • Perform any other duties assigned as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Basic level of English (language and written).
  • Basic numeracy.
  • Good communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Computer literate.
  • Ability to use the Datastor system.
  • Ability to perform manual handling activities. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in mill production or a related manufacturing process.
  • Understanding of COSHH.
  • PC literate.
  • FLT licence preferred

Our Offer

We will provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.

Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today.

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