Pouch Packaging Machine Operator (Sustainable Packaging)

GBR Recruitment Ltd; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging solutions is seeking an experienced Pouch Packaging Machine Operator. Ideal candidates will have a background in flexible packaging and experience with various machinery. Responsibilities include maintaining machinery, ensuring product quality, and adhering to safety standards, all while being part of a progressive, expanding organization.

Qualifications

• Experience with Karlville pouch machine is ideal.
• Knowledge of eco-friendly packaging materials.
• Ability to set machinery for various products.

Responsibilities

• Run and set the Pouch Packaging Machine producing high quality Pouches.
• Conduct changeovers for different sizes & materials.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene & safety standards.

Skills

Pouch Packaging Machinery experience

Flexible Packaging knowledge

Quality Control

Basic machinery fault finding

Job description

GBR Recruitment Ltd, are proud to be working exclusively with a modern market leading sustainable, environmentally friendly packaging business (food / FMCG sector packaging solutions) recruiting for an experienced Pouch Packaging Machine Operator, operating & setting a Karlville Swiss pouch machinethat allows the Packaging business to specialise in flexible packaging solutions of various sizes & various materials (all sustainable / eco-friendly).

This highly skilled Pouch Packaging Machine Operator role is ideal for someone with flexible packaging & label converter Machinery experience, preferably Pouch production experienced, making Pouches that are three-side seal & stand-up (with or without zippers) to side-gusset bags, made to hold, seal & store various food types such as rice etc.

The Pouches come in plain or printed High Gloss / Matt / Tactile, available in K - Seal or Doy. Properties of the Pouch products inc. rounded corners, tear notch, euroslot, reclosezippers & double cut.

Duties:

• Running & setting the Pouch Packaging Machine (Karlville), producing high quality Pouches.
• Conducting change overs to produce Pouches & Packaging of different sizes & of varying Eco materials.
• To work in line with the Packaging operations SOP's.
• Quality control of raw materials & finished machine Packaging products pre-dispatch to clients.
• Adhere to Food (version 9 BRC / BRCGS standards) / FMCG hygiene & safety legislation / compliance.
• Set the right temperate & pressure on the Packaging machines to ensure clients specifications are met.
• Keep to the Production plan, taking into consideration Packaging product volumes & Production time-frames.
• Keep the working area around the machinery tidy & clean at all times, to meet H&S requirements.

Experience Desired:

• Pouch Packaging Machine (Karlville) Operator experience, or other Packaging / Print machinery.
• Ideally Food / FMCG sustainable Packaging manufacturing / machining experience.
• Knowledge of various Packaging formats & Packaging production techniques.
• Able to set Packaging machinery to produce varying size & varying specifications of end products.
• Able to carry out basic machinery fault finding duties would be beneficial but not a must have skill.
• Happy to work rotating shifts, working 6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm (12-8pm Fridays) Monday to Friday.

The client will also consider those without Pouch packaging experience, if they have operated other Packaging Machinery such as; Bagging Machines, Filling Machines, Labelling Machines, Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) Machines, Tray Sealing Machines, Stick Packaging Machines, Sachet Packaging Machines, Thermoforming Machines & Heat Sealing Machines.

Fantastic highly progressive & significantly expanding company with state of the art Machinery. Apply Today!