About the Role
Based in our Walthamstow facility, this role will become an expert in all aspects of production and act as the lead operative on shift. You will ensure food-safe products are produced to plan and track all stock from raw materials to finished goods. The role involves hands-on production, machinery operation, and computer-based logging of productions, deliveries, and dispatches. This is a fixed-term contract for an initial period of 5 months, with the possibility of extension. The role requires working in a warehouse environment without temperature control, standing for extended periods, and performing physically demanding tasks. Flexibility with schedule and shifts is necessary.
Responsibilities
- Running productions on a daily basis of multiple products
- Ensuring all equipment and space is kept clean and operational to a professional standard
- Ensure all product meets rigid food safety and quality standards
- Keep records of productions, deliveries and dispatches
- Manage routine maintenance of the equipment
Requirements
- Must have worked in a food or beverage production environment before
- Must be comfortable being the lead operator of machinery, primarily in packaging
- Must be comfortable ensuring all paperwork is up to date and recording productions in line with SALSA accreditation
- Must be happy working shift hours that may change over time
- Must be happy working on-site M-F
Skills
- Experience using production equipment in a food or beverage environment
- Attention to detail
- Self starter who is happy working in a small team
- Comfortable doing minor maintenance jobs on equipment yourself
- Eager to learn and take on more responsibility
Location
- Walthamstow
- East London
Work Type
- Fixed-term contract
- Full-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- Lead operative
Benefits
- Opportunity to invest in the business with the option to buy shares
- 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
- Up to 5 days annual leave rollover to the following year
- 1 additional day off to protest, volunteer, attend a demonstration
- EquipsMe Health Insurance
- Free membership for you and your family on the ‘Calm’ app
- Parental Leave Policy
- Pension scheme NEST
- Plenty of coffee and oat m*lk
- Vegan lunch & snacks when in the office
- Staff discount 30% off on all orders
- Cycle to work scheme
- Parking permit available with HR
About the Company
- Minor Figures focuses on creating innovative, plant-based products for a more delicious future.
- Signature Barista Oat range is found in over 10,000 independent coffee shops globally.
- Products are available in thousands of stores across 4 continents.
- B Corp Certified since 2022.
- Values individuality and a diverse team with varied experiences and perspectives.
- Encourages creativity and testing new ideas.
Equal Opportunity
- Everyone is welcome.
- Committed to cultivating and maintaining a culture that is inclusive and diverse.
- Celebrate differences and continually support all members of our company to be proud of who they are.
- In recruiting for our team, we pride ourselves on equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, sex, age, disability, race, religion, sexuality or social class.
- Hire the best people based on an evaluation of their abilities and effectiveness, nothing else.
