Sustainable Cup Machine Operator

huhtamaki; Gosport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki in Gosport, UK, is seeking a production operator to support our packaging manufacturing lines and help protect food, people and the planet.

You will set up equipment to specification, monitor product quality and hit daily targets while minimising waste. You’ll work closely with the shift leader, report production status, and perform basic fault finding to keep lines running smoothly.

Excellent teamwork and adherence to Huhtamaki hygiene standards are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience operating packaging or manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to perform fault finding and basic repairs on machinery.
• Ensure quality standards are met and wastage minimised.
• Communicate effectively with shift leaders and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment to specification and monitor product quality.
• Meet production targets and maximise machine outputs.
• Communicate with shift leader and report production status.
• Fault find and repair or adjust machinery; health checks.
• Contact Engineering for repairs beyond operator capability.
• Complete first-off checks and adjust as needed.
• Minimise material wastage through efficient operation.
• Perform effective shift handovers.
• Keep work areas clean to Huhtamaki hygiene standards.
• Work well as part of a team.

Skills

Machine operation

Fault finding

Quality checks

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Huhtamaki in Gosport, UK, is seeking a production operator to support our packaging manufacturing lines and help protect food, people and the planet.

You will set up equipment to specification, monitor product quality and hit daily targets while minimising waste. You’ll work closely with the shift leader, report production status, and perform basic fault finding to keep lines running smoothly.

Excellent teamwork and adherence to Huhtamaki hygiene standards are essential for success in this role.