Amcor HOURLY - Production Operator

Berry Global, inc; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Kenfig Industrial Estate near Port Talbot is seeking a Production Operator/Packer. Candidates will operate machines, produce quality products, and ensure safety at work. The role offers a competitive wage rate starting at £12.56/hour and the opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

• Operate machines efficiently, producing quality products with minimal wastage.
• Support the Production Manager in improving production functions.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

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Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale, and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, approximately 70,000 colleagues across around 140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives, and protecting the future.

Overview

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people, and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine, and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives, and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an ever-changing world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities, and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com | LinkedIn | YouTube

Responsibilities

Production Operator/Packer required for employment in a global manufacturing company in Kenfig Industrial Estate near Port Talbot.

Initial £12.56/hr wage rate applies to all candidates (£27,499 annually). Additional levels are achievable for the right candidates with remuneration for moving up to these levels.

Own transport is required as the site is not near any major transport links.

Average 42.1 hours per week. Work on a rotational day/night basis: 4 days on and 4 days off, 12-hour shifts.

Experience working in a manufacturing environment with rotational shifts is advantageous but not essential.

Looking for candidates to start immediately.

Must have the right to work in the UK.

Summary

• Operate machines efficiently, producing quality products on time with minimal wastage.
• Support the Production Manager in the continual development and improvement of the function.

Key Points

• Ensure customer requirements are met as per the Job Specification sheet.
• Operate machines and ancillary processes continuously during shifts.

• Prepare for ongoing processes such as mixing and granulation.
• Record in-process checks and ensure all results meet the Job Specification requirements. Certify finished products for dispatch.

• Meet all packaging and identification needs of the customer.
• Ensure all dispatch and loading needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and correctly use machines; ensure materials are properly accounted for and used efficiently.
• Provide team development and training, including performance appraisals and skills analysis.
• Ensure in-process inspections, labelling, and packing conform to specifications. Review deviations with quality control and responsible team members.
• Support other areas of the business, including granulation and out-of-hours work.

• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Promote continuous improvement ideas from the team.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.