Hybrid Production Operative 2x8 at Sofina Foods

Sofina Foods is seeking reliable, hardworking Production Operatives to join our fast-paced, collaborative team at our South Quay Coated site. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food manufacturing, working with a wide range of high-quality fish products.

Whether you’re starting your career in food production or looking for a fresh challenge, this role offers meaningful work, structured shifts, and the chance to contribute to a business that prides itself on quality and safety.

Payrate: £12.21 per hour (pending pay review)

Shift: The hours of work for this role are rotating weekly;
05:00-13:00 / 13:00-21:00 Monday to Friday.

Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

Sofina Foods

Full-time

Sofina Foods isn’t just a food company—it’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we’re passionate about delivering quality meat and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

GB

Monday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift

£12.21 per hour

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

As a Production Operative, you will:

• Support the safe, efficient production of food products, following all relevant procedures and standards
• Carry out a variety of key production tasks, including feeding materials, packing into inner and outer cartons, box making, and palletising
• Prepare and handle fresh and frozen fish and ingredients in line with product specifications
• Perform line feeding, decanting, weighing, and mixing of ingredients
• Complete polybag sealing, cartooning, lidding, collating, and packing (individual and catering packs)
• Stack and palletise boxes, while maintaining the flow of ingredients and packaging on the line
• Ensure equipment is functioning effectively and raise issues when necessary
• Adhere to all hygiene, safety, and quality standards
• Escalate concerns to the Advanced Operative to support achievement of the shift production plan