Machine Operator

Machine Operator / Production & Packaging Operative
Location: SO19 Woolston
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Contract: 6 months initially
Hours: Full-time – 12-hour shifts, working on a rotating day and night shift pattern
Start: Immediate
Positions: 10
Potential: Permanent opportunities available
We are currently recruiting for 10 Machine Operators / Production & Packaging Operatives to join a busy and well-established packaging manufacturing operation based in Segensworth, Fareham.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in manufacturing, production, packaging, packing, machine operation or converting.
The role is initially offered on a 6-month contract, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidates. Training, development and progression opportunities are also available.
The Role
Working within a busy manufacturing and packaging environment, your duties may include:
* Operating and monitoring production and packaging machinery
* Packing and preparing finished products
* Feeding materials into production machinery
* Setting up and adjusting machinery
* Carrying out quality checks
* Monitoring production output and quality
* Labelling, coding and packaging products
* Weighing, wrapping and palletising finished goods
* Handling raw materials and production reels
* Slitting, rewinding and converting packaging materials
* Identifying and reporting machine faults
* Maintaining a clean and organised working area
* Working towards production targets
Experience
We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including:
* Machine Operator / Machine Operative
* Production Operative
* Packaging Operative
* Packing Operative
* Manufacturing Operative
* Factory Operative
* Production Line Operator
* Process Operative
* Converting Operative
Experience in flexible packaging, slitting/rewinding, flexographic printing, lamination, bag making or converting would be advantageous.
However, candidates with general production, packing or manufacturing experience who are reliable and willing to learn will also be considered.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for candidates who are:
* Comfortable working in a busy production environment
* Able to follow instructions and procedures
* Comfortable working as part of a team
* Willing to learn new skills
Interested?
If you have experience in machine operation, production, packaging, packing or manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the position, working hours and next steps