Machine Operator

Tom Orange Recruitment Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging industry is seeking a machine operator near Brigg, offering a temp-to-perm position with a competitive training salary. The job involves safe machinery operation, quality control, and effective team supervision, with long-term opportunities for the right person.

Benefits

Pay Weekly

28 holiday days including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Staff shop benefits

Training provided

Permanent role for the right person

Qualifications

• Previous machine minding experience is ideal.
• Experience with production processes.
• Ability to complete data and paperwork accurately.

Responsibilities

• Produce finished products ensuring quality and consistency.
• Operate and supervise machinery in a safe manner.
• Complete production reporting and documentation.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality checking

Attention to detail

Data completion

Initiative

Job description

We are looking for a machine operator to join our business near Brigg. You will be working in an excellent facility with a great team.

You will be working Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm, this is a temp to perm role with a salary of GBP12.21P/H whilst training which increases after 12 weeks.

Main Responsibilities:

• Production of Finished Packs - Produce finished products according to product specifications, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Safe Machinery Operation - Operate packing machinery in a safe manner, following specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
• Date Coding Compliance - Ensure present, legible, and correct Best Before date coding details are included on all packs as per Batch Sheet instructions.
• Printed Information Quality - Verify that all hot foiled printed information is clear, correctly positioned, and meets quality standards.
• Seal Inspection - Check that all seals on packs are correctly positioned and of sufficient strength to maintain product integrity.
• Outer Case Labelling - Ensure outer cases carry correct information relative to the contents, maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Material Collection and Return - Collect cases, film, and product for each production run and return them after use, ensuring efficient material utilisation.
• Production Reporting - Update Visma Planning/Production Reporting system to ensure accurate information is always available, contributing to effective production planning and monitoring.
• Team Supervision - Effectively supervise and utilise the packing team, providing guidance and support as needed to optimise productivity and performance.
• Documentation Completion - Complete all relevant sections of the Product Inspection Record and Product Batch Sheet according to product-specific requirements, maintaining accurate records.
• Shelf-Life Samples - Retain shelf-life samples as required for quality control purposes, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Issue Reporting - Report any machinery, equipment, or product issues to a manager promptly, facilitating timely resolution and minimising production disruptions.
• Cleanliness and Hygiene - Enforce a "clean as you go" policy, maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in the work area and local vicinity, and recording hygiene duties as required.
• Health and Safety Compliance - Follow Health and Safety Rules rigorously, demonstrating a good level of Personal Hygiene at all times, and contributing to a safe working environment.
• Additional Duties - Perform any other related duties as requested by a manager, supporting the overall efficiency and success of the production process.

The Person:

• Location Must have own transport to get to site
• Experience previous machine minding experience ideal, can demonstrate production experience in work history, can demonstrate quality checking as part of previous roles
• Skills operating and manning automated machines, quality checking products, completion of data and paperwork, eye for detail, can work on own initiative
• Expectations to attend work Monday to Friday on time, be trained for 11 weeks and move to a permanent role

The Benefits

• Pay Weekly
• Holidays - 28 including bank holidays
• Pension
• Staff shop
• Training given
• Permanent role for the right person

If you are interested please contact Nikki on 0 7 9 8 4 0 9 8 8 6 6