Production Operator (Mills)

Northwood; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Lancaster is seeking a Production Operator to maintain efficient operations on rewinding and packaging lines. The role involves operating machinery with a focus on safety and quality, ensuring minimal wastage. Candidates with factory experience and forklift skills are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Retail, holiday, cinema, and gym discounts

Wellness programmes

Free early access to pay scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Machine Operator, or Forklift Driver.

Responsibilities

• Operate the re-winder safely and efficiently.
• Monitor and direct the converting and packaging line.
• Test each reel manufactured and make necessary adjustments.

Skills

Forklift truck experience

Basic IT skills

Experience in a factory or manufacturing environment

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in maths, English, and IT

Job description

Role Overview

The focus of this Production Operator role is to maintain the productive status of the rewinder, converting line, and packaging line, ensuring efficient operation with minimum wastage in accordance with customer specifications and the paper machine output.

This must be achieved while maintaining a high standard of housekeeping and working in accordance with all health and safety procedures and standards.

Production Operator Duties Include

1. Operating the re-winder to a high standard of safety and good housekeeping.
2. Fully understanding the entire re-winding process, including loading and unloading reels.
3. Testing each reel manufactured off the re-winder, recording, analyzing, and making necessary adjustments to ensure the product meets specifications.
4. Safely and efficiently stopping and starting the re-winder.
5. Operating, assisting, monitoring, or directing the converting and packaging line to resolve issues.
6. Safely wrapping, unwrapping, weighing, stacking, moving, loading, and unloading heavy goods vehicles using a forklift truck.

This Production Operator role is suitable for candidates with experience as a Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Machine Operator, Factory Operative, Forklift Driver, or similar roles. If this describes you, apply today!

About The Role

Are you an experienced production or manufacturing operative or machine operator seeking a role with varied tasks and a comprehensive benefits package?

We are looking for a Mill Operator Winder and Converting to join our team. You will operate high-speed converting lines and rewinders, ensuring efficient operation with minimal wastage according to customer specifications.

If you have factory or manufacturing experience and are skilled in forklift operation, we want to hear from you!

This is a shift-based role, consisting of 2 days followed by 2 nights, then 4 days off.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Retail, holiday, 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