Production & Packing Operative

Packer & Grader Operative | Night Shift Warehouse Operative | Food Production Operative | Packing Operative | Quality Operative Ilminster | £14.96 per hour + £50 Overtime Bonus | Monday-Thursday | 6:30pm-4am | Ad-hoc…

Pay rate £14.96/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 10 September 2026

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£50 BONUS

Packer & Grader Operative | Night Shift Warehouse Operative | Food Production Operative | Packing Operative | Quality Operative

Ilminster | £14.96 per hour + £50 Overtime Bonus | Monday-Thursday | 6:30pm-4am | Ad-hoc Night Shifts | Temporary

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Packer & Grader Operatives to join a busy warehouse operation in Ilminster.

This is an excellent opportunity for reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operatives, Packing Operatives, Food Production Operatives, Quality Operatives, or Packer & Grader Operatives looking for flexible night shift work within a fast-paced food production environment.

What We Offer

£14.96 per hour.
£50 overtime bonus.
Ad-hoc night shifts.
Monday to Thursday, 6:30pm-4am.
Weekly pay.
Supportive team environment.
Opportunity to gain experience within a busy warehouse and food production setting.

Key Duties

Inspect and grade potatoes, removing products that do not meet quality standards.
Follow photographic grading guides to ensure product consistency and quality.
Identify and report any foreign bodies found on the grading line.
Carefully pack potatoes to ensure products reach customers in excellent condition.
Monitor product quality throughout the packing process.
Report damaged packaging, open seals, or quality concerns to the Machine Operator.
Ensure the correct number of bags are packed into trays or MUs and stacked correctly on pallets.
Accurately label products to prevent customer issues and product returns.
Follow all health, safety, hygiene, and food quality procedures.

Requirements

Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to maintain high quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
Good communication skills.
Positive, proactive, and reliable approach to work.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Strong work ethic and commitment to food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.

Interested?

Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Packer & Grader Operative, Night Shift Warehouse Operative, Packing Operative, Food Production Operative, or Quality Operative opportunity in Ilminster, or contact the Acorn by Synergie Yeovil office for more information.

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