Blank operator

Huhtamaki (UK) Limited; Gosport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki (UK) Limited in Gosport is hiring for a materials handling/operator role focused on paper reels. You will work on the shop floor, loading reels, verifying specs, and supporting production to meet delivery deadlines.

Joining Huhtamaki means contributing to sustainable packaging while adhering to health and safety standards. The position offers training and opportunities within a growing company committed to protecting food, people and the planet.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, move, and load paper reels safely to print and finishing machines according to production schedules and job specifications.
• Verify reel type, weight, width, and batch details against job cards before issuing to production.
• Operate reel handling equipment in accordance with training and site safety procedures.
• Ensure reels are correctly positioned, aligned, and secured to prevent damage, waste, or machine downtime.
• Inspect paper reels for damage before production.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised reel storage area, ensuring materials are clearly labelled, segregated, and traceable at all times.
• Track the status of all reel and blank: o Reels in use o Reels allocated to upcoming jobs o Quarantined blanks o Returned or part-used reels
• Tool change overs and set up, Robot setup for automation.
• Collate and record daily material usage, waste, and reel movements to support stock accuracy and performance reporting.
• Maintain accurate material records to support full traceability, audit readiness, and BRC compliance.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying material handling issues that contribute to waste, quality defects, or inefficiencies.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, including manual handling guidelines, equipment checks, and use of PPE at all times.
• Ensure compliance with BRC, HSE, and internal quality standards related to material handling, hygiene, and contamination control.
• Assist with housekeeping, cleaning and maintenance activities, ensuring work areas meet site cleanliness and food-grade standards.
• Report low stock levels, damaged reels, or handling equipment issues to the appropriate supervisor without delay.
• Support other blanking production tasks as required to maintain workflow and meet customer delivery deadlines.

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision.

Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together. We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

• Prepare, move, and load paper reels safely to print and finishing machines in line with production schedules and job specifications.
• Verify reel type, weight, width, and batch details against job cards before issuing to production.
• Operate reel handling equipment in accordance with training and site safety procedures.
• Ensure reels are correctly positioned, aligned, and secured to prevent damage, waste, or machine downtime.
• Inspect paper reels for damage before production.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised reel storage area, ensuring materials are clearly labelled, segregated, and traceable at all times.
• Track the status of all reel and blank: o Reels in use o Reels allocated to upcoming jobs o Quarantined blanks o Returned or part-used reels
• Tool change overs and set up, Robot setup for automation.
• Collate and record daily material usage, waste, and reel movements to support stock accuracy and performance reporting.
• Maintain accurate material records to support full traceability, audit readiness, and BRC compliance.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying material handling issues that contribute to waste, quality defects, or inefficiencies.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, including manual handling guidelines, equipment checks, and use of PPE at all times.
• Ensure compliance with BRC, HSE, and internal quality standards related to material handling, hygiene, and contamination control.
• Assist with housekeeping, cleaning and maintenance activities, ensuring work areas meet site cleanliness and food-grade standards.
• Report low stock levels, damaged reels, or handling equipment issues to the appropriate supervisor without delay.
• Support other blanking production tasks as required to maintain workflow and meet customer delivery deadlines.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.

Help us protect food, people and the planet We’re on a mission to be the first choice in sustainable packaging solutions so we can protect food, people and the planet. We need talented people like you to make that happen. We’re growing as a business which is opening up new roles and opportunities so it’s an exciting time to join us. We promise to offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported and make an impact, so we can all focus on the future together. Sounds like your sort of place? Your career, packaged with care.