Line Leader

Mansfield Fruit Farms Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansfield Fruit Farms Ltd seeks a dedicated packing line operative to run the line smoothly in Canterbury. You will follow Compliance and Health & Safety rules while maintaining efficiency and quality across all tasks.

Responsibilities include performing start-up checks, coordinating with ODS, Chiller and Machine Operator, training packers, ensuring QC checks on labels and packaging, and keeping paperwork up to date. You report to the Packhouse Manager on job completion.

Qualifications

• Follow Compliance and Health & Safety rules.
• Perform start-up checks for the line.
• Train packers and supervise line hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Run the packing line smoothly and efficiently.
• Inform ODS, Chiller and Machine Operator on job priority and changes.
• Prepare and set up the line efficiently.
• Check QC labels and packaging before use.
• Verify fruit variety, grower and job number in wet area.
• Train packers and communicate upcoming tasks to staff.
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner and update minus sheet.
• Order additional fruit and packaging as needed and have QC check samples.
• Ensure packaging is removed and line is cleaned after each job.
• Report completion of orders to the Packhouse Manager.

Job description

Main Purpose of the role: To run the packing line as smoothly and efficiently as possible while following the Compliance and Health & Safety Rules

Main Duties and Key Areas of Responsibility:

• To perform all start up checks for the line.
• To inform ODS, Chiller and Machine Operator on your line regarding priority of Jobs and keep them updated on any changes.
• To prepare and set up the line efficiently.
• Collect packaging and labels from the packaging store, and ensure the QC checks all labels & packaging before starting the line.
• Check the fruit in the wet area is the correct variety, grower and job number.
• Train the packers, check the packer and line hygiene. Inform all staff on the line about the jobs ahead and give necessary instructions.
• To complete all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Continually check the minus sheet for any updates.
• Ensure additional fruit &packaging is ordered in a timely manner if the job increases and is then checked by the QC before use.
• To ensure QC’s check all extra Polybags and Flow wrap samples before used in production.
• Ensure all packaging is removed from the line at the end of each job and returned to the packaging department and line is clean.
• Update the status of the job on the minus sheet as per SOP, and ensure all details & information are provided.
• Must report to the Packhouse Manager once all orders are complete.