Pulper Operator (UK) – Full Time – Briton Ferry

Catering; Baglan; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofidel S.p.A. is seeking a Manufacturing Operator at Sofidel UK in Baglan to feed pulpers and operate loading schedules. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency as part of daily production.

You will handle dewiring, load conveyors, perform routine checks, and maintain daily housekeeping while following training guidelines. This on-site position offers permanent employment and a clear path within a paper manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Operate pulp processing equipment following safety guidelines.
• Load pulpers, conveyors and maintain loading schedule.
• Identify contaminants and isolate as required.
• Maintain daily checks and housekeeping in the working area.
• Comply with quality, environment and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Feed the pulpers according to the loading sheet and enter details into the stock system.
• Dewire bales and load onto conveyor in line with schedule.
• Operate de-wiring conveyor, pulper feed conveyors and baler.
• Identify potential contaminants in bales and isolate as required.
• Complete routine checks and report faults; ensure daily equipment functioning.
• Support operation and cleaning of the paper machine as needed.
• Maintain high housekeeping and adhere to safety rules.

Job description

Sofidel S.p.A.

PURPOSE Feed the pulpers according to the daily loading sheet in compliance with the working instructions and the safety guide lines.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Pick bales of pulp / converting broke, de-wire (pulp unit and single bale) and load onto conveyor in line with specified loading schedule, entering details into stock management system
Be familiar with the functioning and automation of referent plant equipment
Operate the de-wiring conveyor, pulper feed conveyors and steel wire baler
Identify potential contaminants in bales and isolate
Complete routine checks on equipment and installation in the working area and report any faults identified
Operate equipment in accordance with training guidelines
Maintain the equipment guaranteeing the daily functioning in line with the work instructions
Assist with the operation and cleaning of the paper machine if required, including all tasks where trained
Comply with all defined standards for quality, environment and Health and Safety
To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
To ensure health & safety rules are adhered to .

Salary:

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Sofidel UK – Baglan