Seasonal Production Operative Weekends

Who is Danish Crown?

We are a food company owned by Danish farmers, supplying high-quality food to customers and consumers all over the world. From butchers to business developers, we are more than 26,000 colleagues.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for processing operatives to join our team working on bacon and gammon product production lines.

Why come to Danish Crown? – Here’s a few reasons for you to think about.

An amazing 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays – that’s 36 days holiday a year pro rata for part time workers

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and share parental leave

Enhanced company sick pay

Matched company pension scheme

Heavily discounted meat for all staff through the staff shop.

Well-being programmes, with free optional health care cash plans to cover your everyday healthcare costs and which offer a wide range of digital and virtual wellbeing tools to support both your health and the people you care about.

Free Employee Assistance Programme for all colleagues and their families

Free parking

Free tea and coffee on all sites

Development opportunities for those that would like to progress in a global business

Area of responsibility

Responsible for the processing, packing, or despatch of quality products to meet production targets and maintain cost efficiency and safe working conditions.

Specific tasks:

• Carry out all tasks necessary on specific lines within the production side of the factory
• Process, seal, pack, or despatch high quality products to the correct specification
• Work as part of a team or independently to ensure production targets are met in their area
• Ensure safe handling and transportation of food products throughout the factory
• Comply with the highest level of health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times
• Follow the correct procedures to ensure all product tracking is carried out successfully
• Carry out service roles throughout their production area to the required standard
• Coach or train other new Production Operatives where necessary to the required standard
• Cover other departments where necessary within required training and skill levels
• Contribute to departmental and site improvement projects as required
• Step up to the next level when required to ensure the smooth operation of the department
• Report any hazards or problems to their manager for resolution
• Take responsibility for own development
• Ensure timekeeping, performance, and attendance meet company expectations