Please note this is a shift cover position, the successful candidate will be required to work a weekly rotating shift pattern and must be flexible to cover shifts for sickness and holidays at short notice to meet business needs.
We kindly ask you to please only apply if you are able to work the shift pattern advertised and you are flexible to cover shifts at short notice.
The role would suit candidates with previous production or machine operating experience in any of the following;
* Plastics Manufacturing
* Extrusion
* Masterbatch
* Chemical
* Food Manufacturing
* Injection Moulding
Our client is offering excellent training and progression opportunities to become a PMU Operator.
The role is varied and the successful candidate will be fully trained in all aspects of operations such as; raw materials, bagging, robot operating and despatch FLT.
General duties to include but not limited to:
* Responsible for the movement of materials, finished product and packaging.
* To ensure that all pallets of finished product are weighed and recorded.
* To help to ensure that all decanting / relabelling requirements are carried out on time and in line with customer requirements.
* To ensure that part pallets are used where appropriate.
* Responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy workplace at all times.
* To ensure good stock rotation.
* To keep all pallets clearly identified by clear labelling.
* Re-label and restack finished product as and when required.
* Accurately book in and out materials using the internal network and to keep stock levels accurate(BB /FV).
* Responsible for issuing all packaging used to ensure packaging stock is correct at all times
* Carry out the responsibilities of Despatch/RM FLT drivers from time to time.
* Help ensure that all decanting / relabelling requirements are carried out on time and in line with customer requirements.
* To work away 'reject' material where appropriate.
* Ensure that part pallets are used where appropriate.
* Carrying out daily FLT checks on the equipment in use that day.
* Promote and ensure that safe working systems and practices are in use at all times.
* Ensure that you understand the hazards and precautions required for all activities undertaken.
* Understand and ensure implementation of emergency procedures and safe systems of work.
* Ensure prompt reporting and investigation of all accidents, near misses and breaches of rules.
* To liaise with the Team Leader to ensure adequate cover on the shift working system.
A Counterbalance FLT licence is highly desirable although not essential as full training will be provided.
Working Hours (rotating weekly)
Early Shift Monday to Friday 6am – 2pm
Afternoon Shift Monday to Friday 2pm – 10pm
Night Shift Monday to Friday 10pm – 6am
Plus the potential to work weekends.
Salary: £29,481 per annum plus overtime for additional hours worked
Contract Type: Permanent
Company Benefits:
Excellent training and progression opportunities
Highly competitive salary
25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
Cycle to work scheme
Dental cover
Tusker Car Scheme
Company Pension Scheme
Interviews: there will be a two stage interview process held direct with our client at their site in Failsworth.
Start Date: ASAP
To apply please submit your most recent CV
Salary description
£30070.00 - £30070.00 per year