Filler Operative

Princes Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Princes Group is seeking a proficient machine operator to run a filler on the production line in Cardiff. You will perform cleaning, routine checks, and operator maintenance to ensure quality finished cartons while minimising waste and maximising machine efficiency.

The role requires adherence to health and safety, correct packaging usage, and clear documentation. It involves three shift work within an onsite production team and supports site delivery and technical teams.

Qualifications

• Proficient in cleaning, operating and carrying out operator maintenance of the filler.
• Able to operate all packaging equipment on the filling line.
• Literate and numerate for checks and recordings.
• Basic food hygiene training.
• Aware of emergency procedures.
• Aware of safety implications of hazardous materials and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all machine operator functions on a filler to produce quality finished cartons.
• Carry out routine checks and tests to a defined schedule.
• Maintain safe operating environment and minimise wastage.
• Ensure correct packaging and carton coding.
• Keep Filler area clean and follow clean as you go policy.
• Communicate issues to the Team Leader and plan with Servicer/Supplier.

Skills

Filler operation

Packaging equipment operation

Basic numeracy and literacy

Food hygiene awareness

Manual handling training

Tools

Filler machinery

Job description

Role Description

To carry out all machine operator functions on a filler in a safe manner to produce the specified quality of finished cartons whilst minimising waste and maximising machine efficiency. Carrying out and documenting routine checks and tests to a defined schedule.

To carry out all machine operator functions on a filler in a safe manner to produce the specified quality of finished cartons whilst minimising waste and maximising machine efficiency. Carrying out and documenting routine checks and tests to a defined schedule.

Working as a member of a production team within the overall Production department.

The role involves three shift working.

Performance measures are determined by the ability to carry out the duties listed below.

Role Requirements

• Ensure that the filler manual clean, C.I.P. and sterilisation are carried out correctly.
• Ensure that all filler cleaning, pre-production, safety and production checks are carried out and documented correctly.
• Ensure the smooth running of the filler at optimum efficiency, whilst maintaining a safe operating environment and minimising wastage.
• Ensure that the correct packaging is being used and the carton coding is correct.
• Liaise with the Team Leader as to the relevant issues and problems as they occur.
• Ensure the production plan ensuring the Servicer and Supplier are aware of the plan.
• Ensure that the machine operators maintenance is carried out correctly and any problems reported.
• Contribute to the health and safety of self and others by applying health and safety principles to the required standards whilst undertaking designated tasks and report any accidents/near misses/damages to the Shift Manager and Team Leader.
• Ensure the Filler area is kept clean in accordance with the "clean as you go" policy.
• Minimise wastage reporting any major spillages or material losses to the Production Team Leader.
• Ensure issued PPE is worn when required and stored correctly when not in use.
• Perform any other duties as required by the Production Management team.

The Job Holder Should

• Be deemed proficient by the Team Leader in cleaning, operating and carrying out operator maintenance of the filler.
• Be able to operate all packaging equipment on the filling line.
• Be literate and numerate so that checks can be carried out and recorded accurately and legibly.
• Have received basic food hygiene training.
• Be aware of emergency procedures.
• Be aware of safety implications of hazardous materials used and the precautions necessary for their use.
• Be aware of correct PPE usage and storage.
• Be aware of company policy regarding; Quality, Environment, Occupational Health and Safety and Personal Hygiene.
• Have received manual handling training.

This role supports the overall site delivery and Technical teams to ensure quality, legality, food safety, brand integrity and culture is driven and compliant.

Country United Kingdom

Location Cardiff

Business Area Operations

Workplace Type Onsite

About Princes The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

The Job Holder Should

• Be deemed proficient by the Team Leader in cleaning, operating and carrying out operator maintenance of the filler.
• Be able to operate all packaging equipment on the filling line.
• Be literate and numerate so that checks can be carried out and recorded accurately and legibly.
• Have received basic food hygiene training.
• Be aware of emergency procedures.
• Be aware of safety implications of hazardous materials used and the precautions necessary for their use.
• Be aware of correct PPE usage and storage.
• Be aware of company policy regarding; Quality, Environment, Occupational Health and Safety and Personal Hygiene.
• Have received manual handling training.

This role supports the overall site delivery and Technical teams to ensure quality, legality, food safety, brand integrity and culture is driven and compliant.