Machine Operator
Location : Rochester, Kent, England
Job Ref : LB56
Consultant : Lewis Bradley
Sector : Engineering, Manufacturing
Salary : £10.73 - 10.73 per hour
Description
LB56: Machine Operator
Location: Rochester, Kent
Salary: £10.73 p/h
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently supporting one of our established and expanding businesses in the search for a Machine Operator.
To work as part of a team to ensure the smooth and safe running of the production line and achieve production targets.
Days and night shifts available.
Our client is keen to offer opportunities to Ex-Military personnel, but all applications will be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To carry out pre-checks and cleaning tasks of the production line before production start-up.
- Set the machine to production recipes
- Preparing raw materials for production.
- Replenishing packaging to the production line during the shift including the stacking of trays.
- Replace films.
- Set up batches of production as per the production plan.
- QA quality checks and CCP’s.
- Manual handling including the stacking of finished goods.
- Maintain the hygiene of equipment.
- Completing documentation throughout the shift.
- Replenish the PH.
- Record downtime.
- Resolve machines stoppages.
- Achieve OEE and waste targets.
- Feedback to the Shift Supervisor and Production Manager as necessary.
- Work as part of a team.
- To ensure the safety of oneself and others at all times.
- Maintain health and safety and adhere to health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Contribute to and help implement continuous improvement, so as to enhance quality, efficiency, safety and waste reduction.
- Help & assist in the training of others and identify own training needs.
- Any other reasonable duties, responsibility or requests that may be issued by Management from time to time.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience of working within the food sector.
- Experience of plant or machine operations.
- A certificate in basic food hygiene.
- Safe manual handling practices.
- Health and safety awareness skills.
- The ability to follow instructions and use own initiative.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Good team working skills.
- Flexible.
- IT literate.
Location: Rochester, Kent
Salary: £10.73 p/h