Packing Operator

ASR Group; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to operate and enhance packing lines in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a positive attitude, thriving in a team-oriented atmosphere. Join a company known for its commitment to excellence and sustainability, and be part of a mission to deliver superior products and services in the sweetener industry.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills required, educated to at least 4 GCSEs.
• Previous manufacturing experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain packing lines to meet quality and output standards.
• Perform quality checks and adjust plant specifications as needed.
• Record performance data and monitor trends for corrective actions.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Continuous improvement attitude

Education

4 GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

FLT (Forklift Truck)

Job description

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle’s and Sidul.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

ASR Group’s companies have more than 150 years of experience taking sugar cane from the field to the table. Our expertise in every aspect of the cane sugar process is without equal. We are the largest vertically integrated cane sugar refiner in the world. Our nine refineries are found in five countries across the globe and collectively can produce more than six million tonnes of sugar. We also own and operate sugar mills in the United States, Mexico and Belize. As an expert in raw sugar procurement, our reach spans more than 40 countries and our network of partners and suppliers has never been stronger. Our brands are leaders in their respective markets. We sell our branded and private label sugars, sweeteners and syrups in the grocery, food service, industrial and pharmaceutical channels in the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia.

SHIFT: Mon-Friday

• Week 1 - 3 day shifts (We, Th, Fr)
• Week 2 - 3 night shifts (Mo, Tu, We)
• Week 3 - 2 day shifts (Mo, Tu) & 2 night shifts (Th, Fr)
• Then revert to Week 1 etc.

POSITION SCOPE
To safely operate, maintain and improve a packing line to meet the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) plan cost effectively and to agreed customer requirements.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate packing line(s) and other offline equipment to safety, environmental, quality, hygiene and output standards.
• Complete required quality checks, compare results against specified parameters and follow Company Quality procedures for action where required.
• Adjust plant when appropriate to ensure agreed specifications are maintained.
• Use FLT’s to supply lines with packaging equipment.
• Use knowledge and experience to anticipate problems where possible and to solve problems when they do occur using relevant CI tools.
• Record quality and performance data, and monitor line performance trends and material usage taking corrective action where appropriate.
• Clearly communicate handover information and issues within packing team of Operators and Maintenance Technicians.
• Involvement in continuous improvement projects where appropriate.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Keyboard skills and IT aptitude to input and access data.
• Verbal & written communication skills to accurately describe problems, causes and solutions.
• Planning skills to ensure routine activities can be completed.
• Positive attitude and commitment.
• Attitude of continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Positive and proactive contributor in a team environment.

DESIRED WORK EXPERIENCES

• Previous manufacturing experience.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills, educated to at least 4 GCSEs or the equivalent.

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 is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.