Moulding Machine Operator- (No previous experience required)

ZipRecruiter; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Inverurie is looking for a Moulding Machine Operator. The role involves operating semi-automated plastic moulding machinery with night and day shift options. Candidates should be proactive, physically fit, and ready to learn. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about machinery.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Free parking

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• No formal qualification required – Full training provided.
• Good understanding of operating system SAP relevant to job role.
• Experience of similar machine operations, preferably in blown plastics.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and running of semi-automated plastic moulding machines.
• Complete quality checks accurately and in full.
• Troubleshooting of machine issues as they arise.
• Adherence to Mackie’s strict hygiene and PPE policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive work ethic

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Pay: £14.90 per hour

Job Summary

The shift pattern is night shift or day shift, working 6pm to 6am, or 6am to 6pm, 4 days on and 4 days off, based on site at AB51 8US (own transport essential). The Moulding Machine Operator is responsible for operation of area machinery and equipment as well as palletisation of product to highest standards of food production and health safety. Full training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Night shift and day shift availability, based on site at AB51 8US (own transport essential).
• Setting up and running of semi-automated plastic moulding machines.
• Meeting planning schedule requirements.
• Responsible for managing and label changeover.
• Operation of case & pallet shrink wrappers and label printers in a hygienic and safe manner.
• Palletisation of cases in specific pallet configurations as per company procedures.
• Complete quality checks accurately and in full.
• Troubleshooting of machine issues as they arise.
• Liaise with Engineering team as required.
• General hygiene tasks in the area ensuring the company’s ‘clean as you go’ procedure is adhered to at all times.
• Complete the operator training plan to ensure an understanding of the moulding process and a good understanding of the machinery involved.
• Operator asset care duties with general maintenance of moulding area machinery and equipment.
• Adherence to Mackie’s strict hygiene and PPE policies and ensure all Health & Safety regulations are adhered to.
• Other reasonable duties requested in support of the general management of the business as required.

Requirements

• Night/ Day shift, working 6pm to 6am or 6am-6pm 4 days on and 4 days off, based on site at AB51 8US (own transport essential)
• Be a champion of Mackie’s supporting the aims and direction of the business.
• Adapt a change mindset and maintain a flexible approach to work.
• Structured and organised, excellent attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work proactively and on own initiative.
• Physically fit with solid manual handling ability.
• Display good teamworking and provide support to colleagues when needed.
• Good understanding of operating system SAP relevant to job role.
• Experience of similar machine operations, preferably in blown plastics such as bottle forming, or heat formed food packaging.
• Confident in machine programming and troubleshooting.
• No formal qualification required – Full training provided.

If you are passionate about machinery and eager to contribute to our production team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Machine Operator.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence ()

Location

• Inverurie ()

Work Location: In person