Food Packer/Factory Worker in Humberstone, City of Leicester

Job Title: Food Packer
Working Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Working Days: Monday to Saturday (5 days per week)
Start Date: Immediate – Available to start ASAP
Job Type: Temporary / Contract (depending on employer)
Work Location: In person

Job Overview

Responsible for packing, sorting and preparing food products for distribution while maintaining high standards of hygiene, quality and safety. The role involves working efficiently within a food production or packing environment, ensuring products are correctly packaged, labelled and prepared for dispatch.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Packing food products accurately and efficiently.

• Checking food items for quality, freshness and damage.

• Labelling and sealing food packaging correctly.

• Sorting and organising products ready for distribution.

• Following food hygiene and health and safety procedures.

• Keeping workstations, equipment and surrounding areas clean and tidy.

• Handling food products carefully to prevent contamination.

• Meeting daily production and packing targets.

• Reporting damaged products, faulty equipment or quality concerns.

• Following instructions from supervisors and team leaders.

• Working as part of a team to ensure smooth production operations.

Person Specification

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.

• Good attention to detail.

• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to follow instructions and food hygiene procedures.

• Good teamwork and communication skills.

• Flexible and willing to work Monday to Saturday.

• Able to stand for extended periods and carry out repetitive tasks.

• Previous food packing or warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential.

Working Pattern

• Shift: 8:00am – 4:00pm

• Days: 5 days per week, Monday to Saturday.

• Availability: Immediate start required (ASAP).