Machine Operator

Masteroast Coffee Company Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food and beverage company in Peterborough is seeking a full-time Packing Operative. Responsibilities include managing packing machine operations and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of food safety and packing specifications, along with GCSE or equivalent education. Competitive hourly pay and benefits such as a company pension and on-site parking are offered.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Understand and follow packing specifications and safety protocols.
• Ability to manage packing machine operations.
• Complete paperwork accurately for product traceability.

Responsibilities

• Pack products according to specifications while ensuring safety compliance.
• Manage packing machine operations and assist other packers.
• Report any non-conformities or mechanical issues promptly.

Skills

Packing specification adherence

Health and Safety compliance

Food Safety knowledge

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Core Responsibilities: Packing of products in accordance with the packing specification (packing sheets) in a manner that complies with legislative/Food Safety and Accreditation/Quality systems and requirements. In addition work in a safe manner in accordance with Health and Safety rules.

Key Tasks:

Manage the operation of the Packing Machine and the activity of the Packing Operative. These activities to conform to Food Safety and Health and Safety requirements.
Complete all paperwork allocated to ensure strict details of all packing activities and associated traceability. These to conform with B.R.C , Organic, Fairtrade and R.F.A. accreditation requirements
Notify the Production Supervisor or Production Manager or Q.A. of any issue that does not conform to the specifications/packing sheets or the requirements of our accreditation process.
Ensure all product and raw materials are clearly labelled for identification purposes and recorded for traceability purposes.
Within the Health and Safety standards run lines to achieve maximum output with minimum use of time/labor/materials. This to be achieved by producing product and final packaging that conforms to customer requirements.
Contribute in your working practices to the yearly reductions of 5% in 'complaints per 100 orders'.
Advise the Supervisor or Engineer of any mechanical issues and/or complete the usual job sheet giving full details.
Operate on a 'clean as you go' basis at all times.
Shifts 6.00am - 14.00pm and 14.00pm - 22.00pm on weekly rotational basis.
However at times flexibility maybe required.
A Shift Allowance included.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From GBP12.35 per hour

Expected hours: 38.75 per week

Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking

Education:
GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person