Process Loader Packaging Operative

Budweiser Brewing Group (AB InBev); Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Budweiser Brewing Group (AB InBev) is hiring for an entry-level position in their Packaging Department. Candidates will perform tasks from start to end of operations, ensuring quality and safety while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Applicants should have GCSEs in Maths and English, and packaging or engineering qualifications are favored. The role requires effective teamwork, attention to detail, and IT literacy, with all necessary training provided.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent required.
• Packaging or Engineering qualification is an advantage.
• Effective team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine tasks within agreed ways of working.
• Operate Packaging Equipment for quality finished goods.
• Undertake training and create documentation for new skills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

IT Literacy

Education

General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) Maths and English

Packaging or Engineering qualification

Tools

Fork Lift Truck License

Job description

Seniority Level: Entry level

These shift-based roles report to the Packaging First Line Manager ("FLM"). You will be part of a multi-skilled team, responsible for undertaking daily, weekly and monthly activities to ensure the Packaging Department meets KPI requirements for Safety, Quality, Hygiene, Service and Cost – behaviours through agreed ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Consistent execution of routine tasks daily, weekly and monthly within agreed ways of working.
• Work with attention to detail to agreed timescales.
• Work as part of a flexible team.
• Perform duties from start to end of Packaging Operations, including raw materials, from Bright Beer Tank to final packaged product.
• Comply with all Statutory & Legal requirements.
• Comply with all Safety, Health & Environment requirements.
• Comply with all appropriate packaging or food hygiene safety regulations such as HACCP.
• Comply with all Product & Process Quality requirements.
• Comply with all Housekeeping, Cleaning & 5S requirements.
• Comply with autonomous maintenance routine.
• Undertake required quality control checks to release products.
• Operate Packaging Equipment to ensure the department delivers finished goods of the right quality, at the right time and at the right cost to the logistics department.
• Utilise VPO to undertake improvement activities to meet all KPI targets, such as Short Interval Control (SIC).
• Undertake training and create/update documentation for new skills & tasks within Packaging Department in line with PDPs to up‑skill those with fewer skills.
• Undertake any packaging related tasks directed by the First Line Manager.
• Attend meetings & briefings as necessary.
• Comply with all documentation and transactions required to operate and improve performance in the department.
• Ensure that all internal customer requirements are met.
• For successful candidates, all operational training required for the role will be provided.

Qualifications

• General Certificate of Secondary Education ("GCSE") Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Packaging or Engineering based qualification an advantage.
• Packaging and or Engineering experience an advantage.
• Fork Lift Truck License where appropriate (Keg Palletiser).
• IT Literacy.
• Effective team player, with the ability to coordinate and communicate within teams.
• Experience in high efficiency FMCG packaging/engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience in operating within a quality focused food environment.