Production Operator (Lancaster)

Northwood; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job description

Role Overview
The focus of this assistant Mill Operator role is to operate the Core Winder & Packaging line, ensuring efficient operation with minimum wastage in accordance with customer specifications and the converting line output. You will maintain a high standard of housekeeping while adhering to all Health and Safety procedures, policies, and standards.

Assistant Mill Operator duties include:

1. To operate, assist, monitor, or direct the Packaging Line to resolve any issues.
2. To fully understand the entire Packaging process including loading and unloading of film reels.
3. To assist the converting line process to achieve the best results possible.
4. To operate, assist, monitor, or direct the Core Making Line to resolve any issues.
5. To perform Safety Checks and correctly record the results.
6. To complete the necessary Safety and Housekeeping duties.
7. To safely wrap, unwrap, weigh, stack, move, load, and unload wagons.
8. To provide suitable and sufficient cover for the Warehouse Operator in their absence.
9. To have a good understanding of the Warehouse procedures.

About the Role
Are you an experienced assistant production or manufacturing operative or machine operator looking for a new role that offers varied tasks and a great range of benefits? We are looking for an assistant Mill Operator to join our team. You will be responsible for assisting with one of our high-speed converting lines and Rewinder, ensuring efficient operation with minimum wastage in accordance with customer specifications.

If you have experience in a factory or manufacturing environment and operating a forklift truck, we want to hear from you! This role will initially be days based from 8am to 4:30pm but will move on to shifts of 2 days followed by 2 nights then 4 days off upon successful completion of training.

Benefits
Company pension
Life assurance
Free company products
Free on-site parking
Retail, holidays, cinema, and gym discounts
Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
Free early access to pay scheme

Essential Skills
Forklift truck experience
Right to work in the UK
Able to commute within 1 hour
Experience in a factory or manufacturing environment
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in maths, English, and IT
Basic IT skills and experience with Microsoft Office