Company

Founded over 40 years ago, our client is recognised as the market leader in their sector of the packaging industry. Over many decades, they have earned an outstanding reputation for innovation and the introduction of leading-edge technology to meet the exacting demands of their specialised packaging market.

The Role

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Afternoon Shift and Night Shift, Production Machine Operator working in FMCG manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager you will be trained in setting, operating, adjusting and maintaining machines, ensuring production levels meets scheduled requirements and product quality conforms to established specifications.

The Successful Candidate

To be considered for this position, not only will you love working within a team environment and are flexible in your duties, we also require:

Work effectively within a fast paced, manufacturing environment

Sound numeracy and literacy skills in understanding both verbal and written instructions, and to update production data using the Windows-based operating system

Organisational skills with proven ability to apply problem solving and decision-making skills within a production environment

Willingness to learn new processes & procedures; a strong mechanical aptitude is a distinct advantage

Proven ability to work both co-operatively and independently in a team environment with the potential to develop team leadership capabilities

Good knowledge of occupational health and safety work practices and proven ability to operate and comply with hygiene and quality standards in a food manufacturing environment

Trade qualified Motor Mechanics or experienced Machine operators are encouraged to apply.

Trade qualified Fitter

Vision system experience

Must have a Fork-Lift Licence

Duties will include, although not limited to:

Operate complex manufacturing equipment - High speed Line

Troubleshooting, fault-finding, and preventative maintenance of equipment

Batch processing of critical production components and associated GMP documentation

Quality control activities and completing required GMP documentation

Working to the production schedule to meet all production metrics

Operate machine in accordance with job instructions and standard operating procedures

Monitor machine and process performance identifying product faults, adjusting machine settings in accordance with product and quality specifications

Record production data such as product output and quality according to standard operating procedures

Forklift driving