Production Machine Setter

Albert Bartlett; Boston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Month & On the Spot

Discounted Staff Sales

Life Assurance

Access to Free Wellbeing Services

Retailer Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing & Engagement Events

Free Parking

Job summary

Albert Bartlett are recruiting for Machine Setters at our new chilled potato product packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire. Shift pattern is 4 days on, 4 days off, 06:00hrs to 18:00hrs with a rate of pay around £14.23 per hour.

The role focuses on meeting daily production targets while maintaining strict food safety and quality standards. The company offers a supportive team environment, opportunities for skill development, and rewards such as long service and wellbeing benefits as part of a

Qualifications

• Experience operating production machinery and equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of machine settings.
• Good communication and teamwork to hit production targets.
• Awareness of food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate production machinery to meet daily production targets.
• Carry out routine maintenance and troubleshoot any issues on machines to minimize downtime.
• Monitor machine performance and make necessary adjustments to maintain output quality.
• Perform quality checks throughout production to ensure products meet customer specifications and standards.
• Maintain accurate records of machine settings and production data.
• Keep ERP and efficiency data software up to date to maintain accurate records.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Liaise with the Production Team Leader/Manager to establish production packing plans.
• Complete relevant start up checks to ensure Technical and H&S compliance.
• Ensure correct & sufficient product & packaging is available to meet required production outputs.
• Manage the correct use of labels on your line, ensuring unused labels are returned.
• Help manage and support a small team, ensuring company processes (SOP's) are followed, maintaining a food and people safe environment.
• Report any breaches of company policy and procedure in a timely manner (including H&S & discipline).
• Good understanding of machinery operations and mechanical aptitude.
• Previous experience in machine setting of Tray Sealing Machines, Multi-head-weighers, Auto coding and X-ray would be advantageous.
• Previous experience with an ERP and manufacturing efficiency software.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic machine maintenance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
• Positively share knowledge and help train colleagues when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Strong communication

Problem solving

Job description

We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers' expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.,

• Set up, adjust, and operate production machinery to meet daily production targets.
• Carry out routine maintenance and troubleshoot any issues on machines to minimize downtime.
• Monitor machine performance and make necessary adjustments to maintain output quality.
• Perform quality checks throughout production to ensure products meet customer specifications and standards.
• Maintain accurate records of machine settings and production data.
• Keep ERP and efficiency data software up to date to maintain accurate records.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Liaise with the Production Team Leader/Manager to establish production packing plans.
• Complete relevant start up checks to ensure Technical and H&S compliance.
• Ensure correct & sufficient product & packaging is available to meet required production outputs.
• Manage the correct use of labels on your line, ensuring unused labels are returned.
• Help manage and support a small team, ensuring company processes (SOP's) are followed, maintaining a food and people safe environment.
• Report any breaches of company policy and procedure in a timely manner (including H&S & discipline). Food Safety level 2 or above is desirable.
• Good understanding of machinery operations and mechanical aptitude.
• Previous experience in machine setting of Tray Sealing Machines, Multi-head-weighers, Auto coding and X-ray would be advantageous.
• Previous experience with an ERP and manufacturing efficiency software.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic machine maintenance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
• Positively share knowledge and help train colleagues when required.

Albert Bartlett is a progressive British family brand, established in 1948 and dedicated to providing quality potatoes for delicious meals.

We want Albert Bartlett to be a world famous household brand, renowned for quality and expertise in own label and branded potatoes and potato products.

We are currently recruiting for Machine Setters at our new chilled potato product packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire.

Shift & Hours of work: 4 days on, 4 days off - rolling shift / Working 06:00hrs to 18:00hrs Rate of pay: £14.23,

• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
• Discounted Staff Sales
• Life Assurance
• Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
• Retailer Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
• Free Parking