Conversion / Slitter Machine Operators X2 - Flexible Packaging (Ref: PK9078)

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CONVERSION / SLITTER MACHINE OPERATORS X2 - FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

LANCASHIRE

£30,200 + Overtime at Time ½ + Shift pattern that benefits from 1 week off every month + Internal training courses + Pension scheme + Death in service + Progression + Employee of the Month Award (monthly and annually) + Holiday entitlement 21 days inclusive of Bank Holidays (increasing to 22 days after 2 years of continuous service) + Company Sick Pay Scheme + Refer a Friend Scheme + Cycle to Work Scheme

Hours: The role operates 12-hour shifts across a 4-week Continental shift pattern:
* Week 1 - 4 nights, 3 off
* Week 2 - 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights
* Week 3 - 3 off, 4 days
* Week 4 - 7 off

With a presence in 11 countries and over 10,000 employees, our client manufactures sustainable recycled paper, corrugated cardboard and flexible packaging as well as providing solutions for waste management and the recovery of waste. Their Flex division produces a range of flexible plastic films, manufacturing products for major food retailers and suppliers.

About the role

This candidate is responsible for setting and maintaining conversion machinery to slit, macro punch and micro perf a range of plastic film. Working in a safe and controlled manner in line with the required standards and operating procedures. You will be responsible for understanding the customer requirements for the product and ensuring that they are followed to the highest possible standard throughout the production run.

They are ideally looking for employees that have machine setter / operator experience, but not essential as full training will be given.

Skills and Attributes

• Previous manufacturing experience
• Ability to read and follow customer specification to set up the slitting machine to perform slitting, punch holes and hot needle perforation holes
• Maintain quality during the production run including regular quality checks of samples
• Operate processes in line with lean manufacturing techniques to maintain machine efficiency at all times
• Bagging, labelling and palletisation of slit reels in line with customer requirements
• Ability to work to schedules, utilising line side computer to follow a production plan
• Working to the site clean as you go policy at all times
• Completion of daily production report detailing shift/order output including weights and meterage calculations
• Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards
• The site operates a 24/7 shift system spread over four-week pattern. A willingness to work a shift pattern covering days, nights and weekends is essential