Production Machine Operator

Job Description:

We are recruiting for our food production client in Dunstable who are looking for a machine operator for their packaging department. Working Monday and Friday between the hours of 07:00 to 17:00 However, there may be a need to work flexibly across the calendar week in line with business needs. This may include early mornings, evenings, late nights, weekends, and public/bank holidays.

Duties include but are not limited to;
· Operate the Packing machinery efficiently to meet daily production targets
· Set up the machines at the start of each run, ensuring correct materials and settings are applied
· Monitor output and adjust machine settings as needed to maintain product quality and minimise downtime
· Carryout shutdown procedures and cleaning of packing machinery to ensure ready for next run
· Perform routine cleaning of the machines and surrounding area in accordance with hygiene standards and cleaning schedule
· Participate in deep cleaning during scheduled shutdowns or changeovers
· Have the ability/knowledge of how to resolve quality issues – when raising issues with Area Leader
· Ensure the completion of any relevant paperwork for your workstation is carried out in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with procedure
· Conduct basic preventive maintenance (e.g., lubrication, belt checks, sensor cleaning) in line with schedules
· Identify and report equipment faults or wear-and-tear to the engineering team promptly
· Work closely with maintenance personnel during repairs or servicing
· Provide clear handovers to Management, including reporting issues, stock levels, or machine status
· Carry out machine training and competency assessment of other team members, including writing SOP's
· Take part in team briefs and relevant training sessions

The right candidate must have;
· Prior experience operating cardboard and/or other packaging machinery in a food production environment (preferred)
· Familiarity with basic maintenance tasks and production line processes
· Mechanically minded with a good eye for detail
· Basic knowledge of food hygiene standards
· Able to work as part of a team and individually
· Uses own initiative
· DS Smith lidding machines
· Buel stackers and conveyors
· Boix tray former
· Hartmann packers
· Markem printers
· OFS
· SAP & ProLeiT
· Food safety training
· Health & Safety training (IOSH)
· HACCP training
· Train the trainer