Print Production Operative

Gap Personnel; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Production Operatives for a printing company in Runcorn. The role involves operating production machinery on rotating shifts, with pay starting at £13.91 per hour. Candidates should have strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills, and be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment. Interested applicants can send their CV to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various production machinery.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment efficiently and accurately.
• Complete quality checks to ensure product standards.
• Engage in 5S activities and lean manufacturing practices.

Skills

Mechanical finishing equipment operation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

High level of accuracy

Job description

Gap Personnel who are operating as an employment business are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for Production Operatives for a printing company based in Runcorn area.

The position is on temp to perm for suitable candidates.

Finishing Shift Operator – Weekday Shifts

Pay rate:

·£13.91 per hour during training

·£14.19 per hour after training

Working hours:

·Rotating shifts

·6am – 2pm on the morning shift

·2pm – 10pm on the afternoon shift

·Training will be done on the morning shift

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Following training, you will be required to operate various production finishing machinery and completion of non-machinery tasks which include packing and labelling of goods ready for despatch. You will work within a quality focused, high volume and demanding continuous production environment. You will commence operating various print finishing lines including specialist Hunkeler book making machinery, sheeting machinery, guillotine and other paper finishing lines and pallet moving equipment.

You will be required after training\instruction to perform other operating duties within the despatch and enclosing department, supporting the recycling area and the unloading and loading of collections and deliveries as required.

Additionally, you will support the Insertion area with tasks including pallet wrapping and stock movement when requested. The hours of work will be a rotating 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm shift, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid break during each shift.

Employee's will be exposed to 5S and Lean Principles and will be expected to comply and exhibit behaviours consistent with 5S and Lean. The individual must be a self-starter, able to be cross trained on multiple pieces of equipment (high speed and low speed), a team player, organized, and results oriented with exceptional work habits. Physical stamina, flexibility in work schedule, and decision-making ability are also required. Position requires compliance with all Department policies and safety regulations. This position will work under the direct supervision of a senior team member.

Key activities

•Operates production equipment in a fast-paced environment

•Ensure all work is produced timely and accurately, in line with established targets.

•Completes quality checks

•Makes minor adjustments to machines where necessary to meet specifications

•Proactively assists other areas as necessary

•Understand lean manufacturing tools

•Active engagement in all 5s activities

•Follow the scheduled to do list

Competencies

•Professional and positive attitude

•Ability to Operate mechanical finishing equipment

•Organisational and communication skills

•Ability to work in controlled highly regulated production environment

•Capable of working as an individual and as part of a team

•High level of accuracy

•Demonstrates flexible approach towards working hours and duties

Team Focus

•Effectively communicates with internal team, sharing key information in an appropriate format

•Takes ownership and responsibility for what they do/request of others and manages self proactively

•Takes responsibility for managing own development

•Contributes to meetings and brings suggestions and solutions to issues

•Proactively support other members of the team

•Strives to be a key part of the team delivering the company objectives

Financial

•Ensures accuracy of system input in accordance with procedures

•Is responsible for ensuring all possible jobs are processed within the system

•Ensures waste is minimised

•Understands the financial impact of the role

Strategy & Leadership

•Understands the department strategy

•Works towards the department strategy

•Understands and works towards the SMART objectives

Interested candidates can send their CV to [e-mail]

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