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Finishing and Packaging Operator

Nottingham
6 days ago
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Role: Finishing & Packaging Operator
Salary: £33,013.50
Location: Nottingham
Shifts: 06:00 – 13:30, 13:30 – 21:00, 21:00 – 0600
 
The Opportunity:
We are seeking experienced Finishing & Packaging Operators to join a busy food packaging production team. As a Finishing & Packaging Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality output and efficient operation of finishing machinery, including folder gluer operations, window patching, and tray making. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, work with modern machinery, and grow within a supportive production environment.
 
Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the correct job codes and versions are set on the machine.
Conduct comprehensive shift changeovers and pass relevant information to subsequent shifts.
Obtain approval from the Cell Leader or Finishing Manager once make-ready is completed.
Monitor and maintain the quality and output of work, making adjustments where necessary.
Maintain optimum machine speed and keep the machine area tidy and safe.
Efficiently utilise any machine staff provided and provide coaching and guidance as required.
Complete all required documentation in line with ISO 9001 standards.
Report breakdowns or abnormalities immediately.
Support preventative maintenance, including stock checks and re-ordering parts.
Provide holiday and sickness cover across other machines and assist colleagues when needed.
Comply with Health & Safety procedures, Lean Manufacturing standards, and BRC rules and regulations.
Undertake other duties as required to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Adhere to Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies.
What We Are Looking For:

Proven experience operating finishing and packaging machinery (experience with Bobst, Alpina, Jagenberg, Heiber, and Schroeder is beneficial but not essential).
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide guidance where required.
Good communication skills and proactive problem-solving ability.
Awareness of Health & Safety standards and best practice within production environments. 
Benefits:

Enhanced, Incremental holiday allowance
Pension allowance
Strong progression Opportunity
Early finish on Fridays.
Great working culture
Death in service cover (double salary)

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