Position Overview & Specifications

This role will be on a rotational shift pattern (days and nights) 12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities:

Operate machinery to the highest standards so as to maximise production on the lines and achieve targets
Guarantee the utmost quality of all production as well as the completion of related checks and paperwork
Accurate and timely set up of machinery during changeovers
Maintain food factory standards e.g. housekeeping and line clearance of area, through to deep cleaning machines
Basic maintenance, fault finding and repairs of machinery and equipment
Become an in-house expert on a particular machine and attain working knowledge of all machines in production
Improve line efficiencies, make suggestions and play active role in company e.g. H & S, continuous improvements
Effective handover to the next shift ensuring good communication of performance
Completion of production related documents and provision of feedback on any issues
Efficient preparation for the day / shift /change over ahead
Flexibility to rotate between jobs and shifts should the need arise
Any other duties and tasks deemed to be within competence and within reason
Ensuring good manufacturing practice (GMP) in all aspects of work
Ability to identify and report any non-conformances to Quality Dept / Line Manager
Working to standard operating procedures
Carrying out all tasks in a safe and efficient manner
Adherence to PPE requirements
Safe use of chemicals

Essential Criteria:

Experience of operating at least 2 production line machines
Experience in a similar role in a food manufacturing environment
Good communication skills
Excellent organizing and prioritizing skills
Good numeracy and literacy skills – due to the need for completion of food safety compliance paperwork, good written/spoken/reading English skills are essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits: