Machine Operator

Staffline; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flexible packaging manufacturer is looking for a Machine Operator in Leeds. In this role, you will be responsible for operating the Conversion machine and ensuring all products meet specified quality standards. Training will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for motivated applicants. You will work 40 hours a week, earning between £12.21 and £12.91 per hour, with the potential for permanent placement after the temporary period.

Benefits

Full training provided

Temp to perm opportunity

40 hours a week

Qualifications

• A reasonable level of fitness is required due to physical activity.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential as training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Conversion machine according to specifications.
• Ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Communicate defects to relevant managers.
• Organize workload according to the production schedule.

Skills

Reliability

Motivation

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Job description

Apply today to work as a Machine Operator for our client, a Specialist Flexible Packaging Manufacturer.

Staffline is recruiting Machine Operators in Leeds.

The rate of pay is £12.21 - £12-91 per hour.

Your Time at Work

Your main responsibilities are to operate the Conversion machine confidently and proficiently, as part of the print environment, whilst adhering to the strict Health & Safety regulations and upholding the company's quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Running one of the company's Conversion machines, producing work, right first time to customer specifications, achieving all company operational KPI's.
• Ability to operate all machines within the dept.
• Ensure that slitting jobs are prioritised and organised in line with the production schedule.
• Ensure the correct work ticket is being used prior to Conversion.
• Ensure all documentation is correctly filled out and signed on the works ticket on completion of the required conversion job.
• Understands the use and need of the Radius system.
• Ensure working area is clean, tidy and obstruction‑free.
• Embrace continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate with the Slitting and Conversion Manager or the Shift Manager any defects.
• Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards, including BRC & ISO.
• Organise your workload in line with the daily print programme, ensuring work is delivered against targets and customer requirements.
• Ensure that all established quality standards are met.
• Assist with production operations as and when required, including the maintenance and upkeep of relevant equipment.
• Check Orders, process control, paperwork and requirements in advance of the plan, to enable production to operate effectively. Ensure the Shift Manager is notified immediately of anything missing or non‑conformities.
• Provide overtime cover as is necessary and reasonable.
• Follow the cleaning regime, ensuring all documentation is completed.
• To undertake reasonable requests as directed by the management from time to time.

Your Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will ensure that all products produced are to customer specifications, will meet with quality assurance testing to achieve your KPI's. A reasonable level of fitness is required, as the role involves some physical activity, e.g., lifting & bending.

You will be reliable, motivated, and enthusiastic about producing a quality finished product to customer specifications. Applicants will demonstrate the ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and the capacity to work under demanding deadlines.

Experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided.

Key Information and Benefits

• Earn £12.21 - £12-91 per hour
• 40 hours a week
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Full training provided

Job Ref: 2TF

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

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