Thermoform Operator

Faerch Group; North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Death in Service

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Allowance

Long Service Recognition

Free Parking

Regular Company Events

Free Hot Drinks

Job summary

Faerch Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Operative to support packaging and manufacturing lines. You will pack products to specification, apply labels, assemble packaging, and prepare pallets, ensuring finished goods are booked into stock.

The role emphasizes routine quality checks, strict adherence to quality management systems, and proactive participation in safety, hygiene, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Pack products to specification, print and apply labels, assemble packaging, prepare pallets, and accurately book finished goods into stock.
• Conduct visual inspections of products and identify any defects or non-conformances.
• Monitor machine performance and take appropriate action when equipment stops or stalls, escalating issues to the Technician or Shift Manager as required.
• Carry out routine quality checks to ensure products consistently meet defined specifications and standards.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records, including the completion of documentation within the Faerch Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure consumables and production materials are replenished and readily available to support continuous operations.
• Report machinery, equipment faults, or maintenance concerns promptly.
• Sort, rework, and repackage products in line with customer and product specifications when required.
• Ensure waste materials are correctly segregated, maintaining separation of different plastic types, colours, and contaminants during granulation processes.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute ideas to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Complete all required training, procedural updates, and competency assessments within designated timescales.
• Adhere to all Company Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe working practices.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and housekeeping within the work area and around machinery.
• Work collaboratively with Team Leaders, colleagues, and other departments to support operational objectives.
• Communicate effectively regarding production issues, quality concerns, safety matters, and operational performance.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Shift Manager, Team Leader, or other authorised managers that are commensurate with the role.

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Pack products to specification, print and apply labels, assemble packaging, prepare pallets, and accurately book finished goods into stock.
• Conduct visual inspections of products and identify any defects or non-conformances.
• Monitor machine performance and take appropriate action when equipment stops or stalls, escalating issues to the Technician or Shift Manager as required.
• Carry out routine quality checks to ensure products consistently meet defined specifications and standards.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records, including the completion of documentation within the Faerch Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure consumables and production materials are replenished and readily available to support continuous operations.
• Report machinery, equipment faults, or maintenance concerns promptly.
• Sort, rework, and repackage products in line with customer and product specifications when required.
• Ensure waste materials are correctly segregated, maintaining separation of different plastic types, colours, and contaminants during granulation processes.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute ideas to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Complete all required training, procedural updates, and competency assessments within designated timescales.
• Adhere to all Company Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe working practices.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and housekeeping within the work area and around machinery.
• Work collaboratively with Team Leaders, colleagues, and other departments to support operational objectives.
• Communicate effectively regarding production issues, quality concerns, safety matters, and operational performance.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Shift Manager, Team Leader, or other authorised managers that are commensurate with the role.

Working Hours

4 on 4 off 12 hour rotating continental shifts (0600-1800 / 1800-0600)

Benefits

• Pension
• Death in Service, salary x 4
• Bupa Health Cashplan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Allowance 2 & 5 Years
• Long Service Recognition
• Free Hot Drinks
• Regular Company Events
• Free Parking