Machine Operator - Flexible Packaging (Ref: PK8321)

NEW VACANCY! (PK8321)

MACHINE OPERATOR - FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

WEST MIDLANDS

Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year + Benefits: Bonus scheme + Company Pension + Free parking

Monday to Friday Rotating Double days shift (8.5hrs)

Our Client is a multi-award-winning packaging company seeking a Machine Operator to operate a Pouch Machine with all related duties in a Food Safe Environment.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Set up and operate the Pouch machine and support equipment to form pouches of printed / laminated / unsupported flexible plastic film and paper for use in making products for, but not limited to, food packaging.
• Set up and operate trim winding units.
• Read entire job ticket for information required for the set up and running of production order.
• Must possess the ability to read and understand the job specifications to properly ensure the finished product meets all customer expectation.
• Identify defects found in production and communicate those to the packer to make sure those pouches affected are excluded from packing.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Responsible for quality control.
• Make adjustments, as necessary, during production ASAP to minimalise waste of raw materials and time.
• Ensure the machine is operating in a safe condition with all safety equipment operational.
• Ensure that the finished product is properly documented to provide traceability.
• Ensure that the finished product is properly packed according to specification.
• Ensure a clean and safe work area.
• Optimise safety (food and workplace), quality, yield, and productivity.
• Complete production paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Food Safety Responsibilities.
• Assure all products are manufactured in a safe, quality manner.
• Assure compliance with all customer specifications.
• Assure compliance with all GMP requirements.

Skills and abilities:

• Experience running any pouch making or associated print or packaging machinery is preferred - however full training can be provided so any Machine / Process Operators from other sectors with good solid aptitude and stable career progression will be considered.
• Well organised, with ability to effectively manage own time and prioritise work.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to produce jobs correctly and accurately first time.
• Self-motivated and practical.
• Basic PC skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, with ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
• Demonstrates a flexible approach to changing priorities and the ability to work under pressure, turn around jobs within an agreed time frame.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to achieve high levels of accuracy.
• To have a reliable, flexible, and systematic approach to work.
• GCSE or equivalent (preferred).

Our client is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity in its employment practices.