Machine Operative

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & PURPOSE

 

In this role you will carry out production-related activities in our high-tech factory, whilst ensuring a quality product is made to customer requirements.  These responsibilities will include:

 

  • Set up, run and operate specified dispensary, blending and packing tasks within the factory, unsupervised
  • Strip and clean specific lines and associated equipment and set up for product changeovers
  • Fault find and report any breakdowns on the lines
  • Liaise with colleagues ensuring continuity of Performance Reliability and output, whilst carrying out effective handovers, both verbally and in writing
  • Correctly carry out any required quality checks and constantly monitor the quality of the product being filled and packed
  • Accurately complete all necessary documentation, including Daily Direction Setting (DDS) boards
  • Utilise the company’s manufacturing operations system – SAP
  • Assist with the training of other employees, where necessary
  • Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), carry out duties following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and 5S practices and be responsible for hygiene and housekeeping in a specified work area
  • Adhere to health and safety regulations, working within ‘safe systems of work’
  • Ensure full compliance with Company Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety and Environmental requirements
  • Have a flexible approach to work and carry out alternative duties, such as packing and rework, as and when required
  • Participate in Journey to Excellence (JTE) projects, from data gathering to project completion.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

 

  • Good literacy and numeracy skills e.g. English & Maths at GCSE level or equivalent
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Experience in a similar hands-on role
  • Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
  • Able to work in a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Problem solving and fault-finding skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Flexible approach to working
  • Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards work and colleagues
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