Production/Machine Operator

Position: Production/Machine Operator

Location: Flitwick, Bedfordshire

Salary: 13.73 - 15.50 per hour whilst on shift

Production/Machine Operators Required Flitwick (Rotating Shifts) - Immediate Starts Available

Production Operators required to work for manufacturing company located in Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire. This exciting opportunity is ideal for an individual, who is looking to be a part of a growing team, in a fast-paced production environment.

Overview of the role:

The role of the Production Operator is to assist with the safe and efficient running of the production line by ensuring the shop floor has all raw materials necessary for production.

• Ensure blenders / silos are kept filled with the required materials
• Correct issuing of raw and WIP (work in progress) materials, including wadding materials, necessary for production to production lines
• Checking and preparing bulk bins and pallets to support the packing of finished goods on the lines
• Make-up of cartons / boxes for the packing of finished goods
• Ensure finished goods are correctly packed and labelled
• Scanning and booking the finished packs into stock
• Using company specific scanning software to ensure accurate traceability of all stock
• Cleaning down machines and material handling equipment prior to change over Colour changes
• Promptly dealing with minor machine and assembly equipment faults
• Machine maintenance and cleaning
• General cleanliness and tidiness of factory, blender and yard areas
• Assisting with general line operation when necessary
• Any other task deemed reasonable for the role
• Adherence to all quality controlled documents, policies and procedures including SWP, SOP andWI's
• Maintaining production traceability documentation
• Ensure part quality from the moulding machines is to the correct standards
• Completion of controlled documentation and production records e.g. machine downtime logs to company standards & procedures.

People Skills:

• Effective time management, focus and communication are required.
• Communicate and work with all teams including management, warehouse, maintenance, and quality to meet goals with the overall running of the factory

Basic Requirements and Qualifications:

• Relevant experience of working in a factory
• A logical and methodical approach to their duties

Rates: 13.73 - 15.50 per hour whilst on shift

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jared Raymond on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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