Print Finishing / Slitter Operator

Parkside Flexibles Ltd; Altofts; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkside Flexibles Ltd in Altofts is seeking a Print Finisher / Slitting Operative to join a leading flexible packaging company. The role involves operating machinery in a secondary print environment and ensuring product quality through strict quality assurance processes.

Candidates should have experience in manufacturing, be IT literate, and demonstrate a well-organised approach to work, meeting demanding deadlines. This position operates on a rotating shift pattern of 12-hour shifts, including days and nights.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• IT Literate with experience in operating computer-operated machines.
• Well-organised, able to plan and work to demanding deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Effectively operate the company's machines within the secondary print environment.
• Monitor output to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Make necessary adjustments to machinery.

Skills

Experience in a manufacturing environment

IT Literate with experience in operating computer-operated machines

Team player with an enthusiastic approach

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Print Finisher / Slitting Operative to join a leading and well established flexible packaging company in Normanton.

Hours of work

This role operates on a 3-week rotating shift schedule. 12 hour shift pattern, Days & Nights, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM and 6:00 PM–6:00 AM

• Week One – 3 Days
• Week Two – 3 Nights
• Week Three – 2 days & 2 Nights

Main Duties

To effectively and efficiently operate the company’s machines within the secondary print environment (i.e. Conversion, Laser, etc.) within the required H&S restrictions and to achieve high quality standards.

• Operate the appropriate machinery to produce products of the required quality and within customers’ specifications.
• Constantly monitor output to ensure that it is of the standard required, rejecting any that does not meet the standards.
• Take appropriate corrective action to rectify problems as they may occur.
• Make any necessary adjustments to machinery to ensure that the required product quality is maintained.
• Ensure any adjustments made are recorded and documented within the SPC procedures.
• Ensure all relevant information is accurately input into the company’s business system for shop floor data collection purposes.
• Carry out the required QA testing to ensure the product meets customers’ requirements and strict specifications and accurately record results.
• Ensure the operation of the machinery remains within minimum waste, and quality rejects.

Job Specification

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• IT Literate with experience in operating computer-operated machines.
• Well-organised, able to plan and work to demanding deadlines.
• A team player with an enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to work flexibly to suit the needs of the business.