Extrusion Operator Assistant​/Print Operator Assistant

Position: Extrusion Operator Assistant/ Print Operator Assistant
Production Operator Assistants - Extrusion & Flexographic Printing

Location:

Telford TF1

Salary: £12.35/hour (Days) | £18.53/hour (Nights)

Shifts:

Panama shift pattern - 12-hour shifts; rotating days and nights

Type:
Temp-to-Perm

Start Date:

ASAP

About company :

Company is a market leader in sustainable, innovative packaging solutions, supplying industries across the UK and Europe.

The Opportunities:

We are recruiting for Extrusion Operator Assistants and Flexographic Printing Operator Assistants to join our dynamic production team. Both roles are vital in maintaining seamless manufacturing and delivering excellent customer products.

Key Responsibilities:

Depending on role, you will:

Support daily machine operations, working closely with experienced operators
Set up production lines and monitor equipment performance
Assist with changeovers, machine feeding, and troubleshooting process issues
Conduct product quality checks, including colour matching for printing operations
Pack, fold, and wrap raw materials and finished products
Unload finished rolls and keep work areas organised
Maintain material levels and perform basic material checks
Follow all Health & Safety and 5S procedures
Escalate operational issues to your team leader as needed
General housekeeping: empty scrap bins, end-of-line QC, and assist colleagues

What We're Looking For:

Background in manufacturing, extrusion, printing, or machine operation preferred
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality
Proactive, confident, and able to work both independently and in a team
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Willingness to learn and develop new skills within a growing company

Your Shift Pattern:

12-hour Panama shift (rotating days/nights: Mon-Wed by 12 hrs , with Thursday 6am-2pm day shifts)
Ready to Step Up?

Apply now to join and play a key role in delivering top-quality packaging to major brands. Advance your skills, enjoy long-term career prospects, and be part of an innovative, supportive team. Apply online !

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