Factory Machine Operator & Packer

Salary: From £11.90 per hour with progression opportunities and rising to £12.47 once training is completed.

Overtime available at x1.5 after 37.5 hours during the week and Saturday.

X 2 for Sunday and bank holidays.

Hours / Rotating Shift pattern:

*Early Finish on Friday*

Week 1 
Mon - Thurs 06:00-14:00 Fri 06:00-11:00 

Week 2 
Mon - Thurs 14:00 - 22:00 Fri 11:00-16:00 

Main purpose of the job: 

•    Manufacture of materials for supply to global customers.
•    Ability to set up and operate specific machinery within the extruder area in a safe and effective manner. 
•    To achieve the tasks set within the agreed time and effectively communicating progress to others. 
•    Accurate recording of daily activity and material usage. 
•    Participation in company wide and specific continuous improvement activities. 

Specific responsibilities and activities: 

•    Operation of extruder and ancillary equipment 
•    Maintain run rates at 90% or above 
•    Responsible for monitoring the quality of the product produced 
•    Solely responsible for ensuring the end product meets the required quality specification 
•    Cleanout of extruders and ancillary equipment 
•    Ensuring working area is kept clean and tidy and free from obstacles affecting the safe working condition of others 
•    Recording personal daily activity information 
•    Accurate recording of all production statistics including materials produced, downtime, changeovers, and information directly attributable to the extrusion area 

Personal Specification:

•    Numerate and literate 
•    Ability to interpret detailed work orders and quality information 
•    Ability to communicate effectively 
•    Ability to be trained in operation of extruders and ancillary equipment 
•    Operate as part of a manufacturing team 

Benefits: 

•    25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays  
•    Week shutdown at Christmas  
•    Free onsite parking  
•    Free uniform  
•    Cycle to work scheme  
•    Pension 
•    Recommend a Friend scheme  
•    Childcare vouchers 

up to date CV and also feel free to call Monika or Nikola on 01202 292907 for more details.