Production Machine Operator - Safe Start-up & Improvement

Worldwide Fruit Limited; Spalding; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Fruit Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Machine Operative to support the production team, ensuring machines are safe to operate and set up before each product run.

You will follow defined programmes, check packaging and labels, monitor changeovers to minimise downtime, and report faults to Engineering promptly. You may assist with packing, stacking or loading on the line and contribute to hygiene and health & safety standards as part of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or packaging environment preferred.
• Ability to follow precise procedures and work safely.

Responsibilities

• To ensure the machine is clean, safe to operate, with all guards and stops working and in place, before the machine is operated on the first run of each shift, or after engineering works.
• To ensure the machine runs in accordance with technical specifications by selecting the defined programme settings and checking correct packaging and label details.
• To monitor packaging on the line to minimise downtime on changeover by ensuring sufficient stock is in place.
• To investigate and resolve machine issues where possible and report more serious faults to Engineering without delay.
• To ensure specific organic procedures are observed and carried out.
• To ensure non-qualified staff do not operate machinery and that no unauthorised modifications are made.
• To undertake duties on the line such as packing, stacking or loading as required.
• In conjunction with the Line Leader, manage problems related to agency staffing, stock, paperwork, delays, or anything not understood.
• To promote Hygiene, Health & Safety standards and support environmental best practise and the Company’s efforts to minimise environmental impact.
• To identify areas of continuous improvement and communicate ideas to relevant staff using tools like 5S and root-cause analysis.

Job description

Worldwide Fruit Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Machine Operative to support the production team, ensuring machines are safe to operate and set up before each product run.

You will follow defined programmes, check packaging and labels, monitor changeovers to minimise downtime, and report faults to Engineering promptly. You may assist with packing, stacking or loading on the line and contribute to hygiene and health & safety standards as part of continuous improvement.