Production Operator (Slitter) - Experienced or Trainee (Ref: PK8942)

WEST YORKSHIRE (please contact me for further location details)

STARTING RATE CIRCA £13PH (DOE) + Incentive Scheme (Based on Kilo Per Hour Output) + 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday (Rising To 28 With Length Of Service) + Additional Company Benefits

ROTATING SHIFTS: Monday To Friday 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm

Our client is a privately owned and profitable flexible packaging company. They are now looking to recruit a Production Operative to join their team.

Key Duties:

• Selecting Mill Reels from stock.
• Setting up and operating slitting machines at maximum speed.
• Weighing, labelling, and wrapping small reels.
• Palletising and wrapping reels according to specification.
• Performing basic machine maintenance.
• Maintaining a clean machine and surrounding area.
• Transporting pallets of finished goods to designated locations.
• Accurately recording weights of Mill Reels, small reels, and waste.
• Complying with Health & Safety and Hygiene policies (including personal hygiene).
• Performing other duties as reasonably requested by the Shift Supervisor.

The Chosen Candidate will:

• Be physically fit, the role is physically demanding, requiring an energetic pace of production.
• Machine Experience (Preferred but Not Essential): Intensive training is provided.
• High Standards of Cleanliness: Essential for avoiding contamination of food wrap products.
• Caution and Care: Necessary when handling sharp cutter blades and operating machines.
• Commitment and Hard Work: Rewarded through the salary structure.
• Team Player: Integration into small teams (3-4 people) is important.
• Common Sense, Reliability, and Ability to Work Hard with Care: Highly valued attributes.
• Academic Qualifications: Not essential but can be helpful; opportunities for progression exist