Production Operative

PACCOR; Ely; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food packaging company in Ely seeks a Production (Thermoform) Operative for a permanent role. You will pack products, ensure quality compliance, and manage materials. Ideal candidates should follow directions, communicate well, and understand product specifications. The position features a competitive hourly rate of £12.21 plus a 25% shift allowance and involves working on a continental shift pattern.

Benefits

Pension

Death in Service, salary x 4

Bupa Cashplan – Level 2

High Street Discounts

Health Applications

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Allowance 2 & 5 Years

6 monthly production Bonus

Safety Boot Contribution

Free Hot Drinks

Regular Company Events

Responsibilities

• Pack products to specification, print labels, assemble packaging, prepare and pack pallets.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.
• Retrieve and restock consumables and materials for production.
• Sort and repackage product in line with specifications as required.
• Keep plastics properly separated when granulating.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Communicate with team leaders and personnel as needed.
• Perform additional duties as requested by supervisors.

Skills

Able to follow direction

Good communication between colleagues and managers

Able to interpret product specifications and quality requirements

Job description

Company Description

Faerch supplies the global food industry with quality food packaging solutions whilst driving the circular transition as an integrated recycler. We serve food manufacturers and retailers around the world with our network of state-of-the-art production facilities across UK, Europe, Asia and US. Today, more than 5,900 employees are part of the Faerch Group. Faerch is part of A.P. Moller Group.

Job Description

• As a Production (Thermoform) Operative you will pack products to specification, print labels, assemble packaging, prepare and pack pallets and book out finished goods
• You will routinely carry out quality checks to ensure that products meet pre-defined specifications
• You will ensure the retrieval and restocking of consumables and materials to continue production
• As a Thermoform Operative you will sort and repackage product in line with product specifications when required
• Keep plastic properly separated — no mixed plastics of different colour or paper/absorbent pads when granulating
• Participate in new and ongoing continuous improvement activities, active involvement
• Communicate with team leaders and all other personnel as required.
• Any other duties as requested by the Shift Manager/Leader or other Managers that are appropriate for your job role.

Qualifications

• Able to follow direction
• Good communication between colleagues and managers
• Able to interpret product specifications and quality requirements

Additional Information

Working at Faerch means working in an innovative and open-minded company that increases the commitment and motivation of all employees. It is important to us that everyone has the same opportunities, that there is an open exchange, and that we value each other. The power of diversity in backgrounds, ways of problem-solving, personal knowledge, gender, and culture fosters our growth and inspires the whole organization. Because the key to our success is the diversity and dedication of our employees.

• Pension
• Death in Service, salary x 4
• Bupa Cashplan – Level 2
• High Street Discounts
• Health Applications
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Allowance 2 & 5 Years
• 6 monthly production Bonus
• Safety Boot Contribution
• Free Hot Drinks
• Regular Company Events

This is a permanent role working hours will be av.42hrs a week, on a continental 4on-4off shift pattern rolling days (0600 — 1800) & nights (1800 — 0600). The hourly rate is £12.21, with a 25% shift allowance. On occasion you may need to work additional hours to adapt to business needs.