Machine Operators (Rotating Shifts)

Proactive; Flitwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic manufacturing team in Flitwick as a Production Operator! This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced production environment. You'll be responsible for ensuring the production line runs smoothly by managing raw materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality standards are met. With rotating shifts and competitive hourly rates, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a thriving industry. Embrace the chance to work with a supportive team and develop your skills in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a factory setting is essential.
• Logical and methodical approach to duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the safe and efficient running of the production line.
• Ensure raw materials are available for production.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of factory areas.

Skills

Effective time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant factory experience

Tools

Company specific scanning software

Job description

Production/Machine Operators Required Flitwick (Rotating Shifts) - Immediate Starts Available

Production Operators required to work for manufacturing company located in Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire. This exciting opportunity is ideal for an individual, who is looking to be a part of a growing team, in a fast-paced production environment.

Overview Of The Role

The role of the Production Operator is to assist with the safe and efficient running of the production line by ensuring the shop floor has all raw materials necessary for production.

• Ensure blenders / silos are kept filled with the required materials
• Correct issuing of raw and WIP (work in progress) materials, including wadding materials, necessary for production to production lines
• Checking and preparing bulk bins and pallets to support the packing of finished goods on the lines
• Make-up of cartons / boxes for the packing of finished goods
• Ensure finished goods are correctly packed and labelled
• Scanning and booking the finished packs into stock
• Using company specific scanning software to ensure accurate traceability of all stock
• Cleaning down machines and material handling equipment prior to change over Colour changes
• Promptly dealing with minor machine and assembly equipment faults
• Machine maintenance and cleaning
• General cleanliness and tidiness of factory, blender and yard areas
• Assisting with general line operation when necessary
• Any other task deemed reasonable for the role
• Adherence to all quality controlled documents, policies and procedures including SWP, SOP andWI's
• Maintaining production traceability documentation
• Ensure part quality from the moulding machines is to the correct standards
• Completion of controlled documentation and production records e.g. machine downtime logs to company standards & procedures.
  
  

People Skills

• Effective time management, focus and communication are required.
• Communicate and work with all teams including management, warehouse, maintenance, and quality to meet goals with the overall running of the factory
  
  

Basic Requirements And Qualifications

• Relevant experience of working in a factory
• A logical and methodical approach to their duties
  
  

Rates: 13.73 - 15.50 per hour whilst on shift

11.50-12.80 per hour whilst training (Generally 2-3 weeks)

Hours: Rotational 12 hours dayshift 8 am to 8 pm

Week 1

In: Monday , Tuesday , Friday , Saturday ,Sunday 8am-8pm.

Off: Wednesday, Thursday.

Week 2

In: Wednesday, Thursday- 8am-8pm.

Off: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.