Machine Minder

2 Sisters Food Group; Mid Devon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount platform

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Canteen with affordable food

Overtime at premium rate

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group in Mid Devon is seeking a Portions Sealing Machine Minder to operate Proseal/Bizerba sealing lines, ensuring packaging meets customer specs and maintaining product quality. The role requires careful attention to detail, a numerate mindset, and the ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow procedures, complete paperwork, check weights, identify defects, and report deviations.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential.
• Must be numerate and able to handle figures accurately.
• Able to work well in a team and communicate clearly.
• Good written/spoken English is required.
• Remain calm when faced with unexpected situations.
• Be adaptable to changing tasks and priorities.
• Work efficiently to meet targets and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Proseal/Bizerba sealing lines operate correctly.
• Complete required paperwork and follow procedures.
• Check that products meet customer specifications and weights.
• Identify defects, report deviations, and remove non-conforming products.
• Conduct root cause analysis and coach others on specs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerate

Team player

English proficiency

Calm under pressure

Adaptable

Deadline driven

Job description

Providing the nation with some of the finest food in Britain since 1993, 2 Sisters Food Group has grown to become one of the major food manufacturing companies in Europe. With more than 15,000 colleagues who represent up to 26 different nationalities, we are proud to be counted amongst the nation's key workers with our relentless work helping to feed Great Britain.
If you are looking for a new opportunity in a large organisation where you have plenty of career paths to follow, look no further and click apply today.

Company Description
Providing the nation with some of the finest food in Britain since 1993, 2 Sisters Food Group has grown to become one of the major food manufacturing companies in Europe. With more than 15,000 colleagues who represent up to 26 different nationalities, we are proud to be counted amongst the nation's key workers with our relentless work helping to feed Great Britain.
If you are looking for a new opportunity in a large organisation where you have plenty of career paths to follow, look no further and click apply today.

Job Description

The main responsibilities for the Portions Sealing Machine Minder will include:

• Make sure the Proseal/Bizerba machines in the sealing room run correctly when packaging retail products.
• Doing the required paperwork
• Following procedures
• Checking product quality

Product quality is everyone’s responsibility, and the highest standards of quality must be maintained throughout all stages of the manufacturing process.

In your specific role this includes carrying out tasks in line with documented procedures and ensuring the products that we produce meet customer specifications.

You will consistently refer to the relevant customer specification sheets to ensure that the portions / products that are being packed are in accordance with the agreed weight and size parameters and that there are no visible quality issues with the product e.g. excessive bruising, poor cutting standards, bone fragments, or excess fat

You are responsible for identifying and reporting any product defects or deviations to specifications and removing those products from the line. This should also include a root cause analysis to help identify what caused the quality issue. You will also coach others to ensure they fully understand and adhere to the relevant customer specification sheets

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position:

• Attention to detail
• Highly literate and Numerate
• Flexible in approach to working and be able to prioritise tasks accordingly
• Reasonable standard of written and spoken English
• Ability to respond calmly to unplanned events
• Work well in a team
• Work well in a pressurised environment and be committed to meeting targets/deadlines

Additional Information

• Immediate starts within a few days
• Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, M&S and Tesco
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing and occupational health support on site
• £150 refer a friend scheme
• Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
• In-house training that includes L2 and L1 Health and Safety Certification
• Opportunities for overtime at a premium rate
• Canteen with hot, affordable food
• Trade Union
• Free Off Street parking
• Employee of the month rewards
• Seasonal Events

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