Machine Operator

ASR Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR Group is hiring a Packing Operator for Tate & Lyle Sugars in Plaistow. You will operate 14 packaging lines with a variety of SKUs, ensuring safe, efficient production and strict traceability across the plant. The role covers a wide range of duties to meet throughput targets and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has packing/production experience, and good computer skills with numeracy and literacy. A 3-shift rotation (days, afternoons, nights) is required, with opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within a Packing/Production environment.
• Good knowledge of complex Packing and Process operations essential.

Responsibilities

• Operation of plant in compliance with all SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) standards.
• Achievement of required production and OEE targets.
• Adherence to quality and traceability data recording practices.

Skills

Forklift experience

Word

Excel

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

GCSE English/Math/Science

Job description

Packing Operator

Shift:3 shift rotation, 1 week days, 1 week afternoons & 1 week nights.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The ASR Group® family of companies is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane

POSITION SCOPE

Processing and packing of Tate & Lyle and customer branded products on a shift basis.

POSITION STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND KEY DELIVERABLES

• 14 packaging lines with many varied SKUs, and complex syrup processing equipment.
• Approximately 24,000 tonnes throughput per annum of high value sugar base products that are distributed to customers in the UK and worldwide
• 30 million units of syrup products per year

4000 tonnes of small packet dry sugar and sweetener products per year

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operation of plant in compliance with all SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) standards
• Achievement of required production and OEE targets.
• Material released under 'concession' and unessesary waste minimised by maintaining tight specifications.
• Adherence to BRC and customer standards with accurate recording of operational and traceability data.
• Good working knowledge of the entire Plaistow operation.
• Good team worker & communicator but must also be able to work alone.
• FLT or forklift experience experience
• Self motivated with a desire for personal & process development.
• Good computer skills especially Word & Excel
• Good level of numeracy & literacy
• Ability to provide basic holiday/sick cover for Team Leader or Supervisor

ESSENTIAL WORK EXPERIENCES

• Relevant experience within a Packing/Production environment.
• Good knowledge of complex Packing and Process operations essential.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Educated to GCSE English, Mathematics & Science.

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company.

Service Excellence -Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services.Efficiency and Sustainability -Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment.Value-Add -create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values isTalent and Cultureas we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.