Trainee Thermoforming Setter

Position: Trainee Thermoforming Setter (Permanent)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Permanent role
£27,600k pa (equating to £13.24 per hour including shift allowance (40-hour week)
3 Shift Pattern Rotating – 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am
Gateshead / Tanfield locations
Excellent overtime rates available
20 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1 gift holiday per year
Company pension scheme
Cycle To Work scheme
Employee Assistance program
Electric charging points on site
Various staff events including charity events
Employee saving scheme
Greggs Friday!!
Tyne & Wear location
Easily accessible
Supportive culture, inclusive environment and growing employer THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a Trainee Thermoforming Setter to work on a permanent contract for our client based in Tyne & Wear. The role consists of working a 3-shift pattern 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm & 11pm-7am.

The organisation produces a variety of products including food packaging. They provide themselves on their ability to provide innovative designs built on sustainability. They are a growing employer and their reputation has been built on offering high quality products at cost effective pricing.

The Trainee Thermoforming operative will assist the Production Shift Manager by driving the efficient running of the thermoforming department working efficiently to the speed and quality required. The 2-year Trainee Setter programme has been created in addition to support employees in this role.

THE ROLE

Within the 2 years you will learn how to:

Run the Thermoforming machines adhering to the required standard
Perform tool changes and change products as and when necessary.
Prepare tooling for installation into thermoforming machines.
Change tooling parts or blade changes as and when required
Learn how to diagnose and correct running faults in a timely manner.
Perform Quality checks and weight checks as and when required
How to effectively communicate progress and any issues that arise with the Shift Supervisor
In addition to this you will be required to:

Maintain inventory by identifying, labelling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory
Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
Maintain in-process inventory at work centres by delivering and opening materials and supplies
Document materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units
Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, palletising, stacking, crating, loading, and securing/wrapping product
Maintain material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections; making operator repairs.
Wrap pallets and move product pallets around site
Keep the area tidy with “CLEAN AS YOU GO” and completes allocated cleaning tasks daily as outlined in the cleaning rota
To ensure all protective clothing provided is worn as per the guidance
To work within company Health and Safety Rules
To assist and adhere to BRCGS standards
To carry out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed
Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed and maintain a professional attitude
Adhere to all policies and procedures as set out within the employee handbook THE PERSON

Previous experience as a Thermoforming Setter in the plastics industry is preferable, but ideally the person will have a manufacturing background within a similar industry
At least 1 years’ experience in a packer/operator role within the packaging industry is advantageous
Induction and In-house training, In-house hygiene training and H&S awareness will be provided TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Harry Mann in our Engineering team or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group