Packing & Warehouse Operator

Tate & Lyle Sugars; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate & Lyle Sugars is seeking a Packing Operator for our Plaistow site to operate multiple packing lines on a 3-shift rotation (days/afternoons/nights). You will ensure compliance with SHEQ standards and maintain high quality while meeting throughput targets.

The role requires GCSE English, Maths and Science and experience in a Packing/Production environment. Strong numeracy, literacy and teamwork are essential, along with forklift experience to support daily operations.

Qualifications

• GCSE English, Mathematics and Science required.
• Experience in Packing/Production environments.
• Ability to operate within SHEQ standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate the packing plant to meet production and quality targets.
• Maintain tight specifications to minimise waste and concessions.
• Record operational data accurately for traceability.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Plaistow operation and safety standards.
• Work as part of a shift-based team to meet OEE targets.

Skills

Teamwork & communication

Forklift experience

Self-motivation

Basic numeracy & literacy

Team Leader cover

Education

GCSE English, Maths & Science

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

The ASR Group® family of companies make up 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.

Packing Operator

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

Location

Plaistow, E16 2AT

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.

Essential Capabilities (knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal Attributes)

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