Production Operative

Princes Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Princes Group in Cardiff is seeking a Filler Operative to run the filler on the production line, perform routine checks and tests, and help maximise efficiency while minimising waste. You will document checks and work as part of the Production team.

The role is on a three-shift pattern, onsite at our Cardiff site. Applicants should have basic food hygiene training, be safety conscious, and able to follow health and safety procedures to keep the area clean and compliant.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in cleaning, operating and maintaining the filler.
• Experience with packaging equipment on filling lines.
• Basic food hygiene training completed.
• Awareness of emergency procedures and safety implications of hazardous materials.
• Manual handling training completed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine checks and tests on the filler according to schedule.
• Ensure correct packaging and carton coding.
• Maintain safe operating environment and minimise wastage.
• Keep the filler area clean and comply with clean-as-you-go policy.
• Liaise with Team Leader regarding production plan and issues.
• Document maintenance and cleaning activities accurately.

Skills

Filler operation

Packaging equipment operation

Food hygiene awareness

Safety and PPE compliance

Record keeping

Team communication

Tools

Filler machine

Job description

Role Description

To carry out all machine operator functions on a filler in a safe manner to produce the specified quality of finished cartons whilst minimising waste and maximising machine efficiency. Carrying out and documenting routine checks and tests to a defined schedule. Working as a member of a production team within the overall Production department. The role involves three shift working. Performance measures are determined by the ability to carry out the duties listed below.

Role Requirements

• Ensure that the filler manual clean, C.I.P. and sterilisation are carried out correctly.
• Ensure that all filler cleaning, pre-production, safety and production checks are carried out and documented correctly.
• Ensure the smooth running of the filler at optimum efficiency, whilst maintaining a safe operating environment and minimising wastage.
• Ensure that the correct packaging is being used and the carton coding is correct.
• Liaise with the Team Leader as to the relevant issues and problems as they occur.
• Liaise with the Team Leader regarding the production plan ensuring the Servicer and Supplier are aware of the plan.
• Ensure that the machine operators maintenance is carried out correctly and any problems reported.
• Contribute to the health and safety of self and others by applying health and safety principles to the required standards whilst undertaking designated tasks and report any accidents/near misses/damages to the Shift Manager and Team Leader.
• Ensure the Filler area is kept clean in accordance with the "clean as you go" policy.
• Minimise wastage reporting any major spillages or material losses to the Production Team Leader.
• Ensure issued PPE is worn when required and stored correctly when not in use.
• Perform any other duties as required by the Production Management team.

The Job Holder Should

• Be deemed proficient by the Team Leader in cleaning, operating and carrying out operator maintenance of the filler.
• Be able to operate all packaging equipment on the filling line.
• Be literate and numerate so that checks can be carried out and recorded accurately and legibly.
• Have received basic food hygiene training.
• Be aware of emergency procedures.
• Be aware of safety implications of hazardous materials used and the precautions necessary for their use.
• Be aware of correct PPE usage and storage.
• Be aware of company policy regarding; Quality, Environment, Occupational Health and Safety and Personal Hygiene.
• Have received manual handling training.

Please note internal job title is Filler Operative, this is purely for advertisement purposes.

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Cardiff

Business Area

Operations

Workplace Type

Onsite

About Princes

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.