Location: Barking
Pay: £15.05 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts
Week 1: 6:00am - 2:15pm
Week 2: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Contract: Full-timeOmnia Resourcing is recruiting a Machine Operator to join a busy food manufacturing operation in Barking.
You will be responsible for safely operating and monitoring production machinery, coordinating the production line and ensuring quality, food safety and production targets are achieved.
The Role
Set up, operate, adjust and monitor production machinery.
Complete machine start-up, shutdown and routine checks.
Carry out basic fault finding and minor machine adjustments.
Report equipment faults and liaise with engineering when required.
Lead and coordinate production line staff during shifts.
Allocate tasks and maintain an efficient workflow.
Monitor productivity and ensure production targets are met.
Complete quality checks and production records.
Follow HACCP, GMP, food safety and hygiene procedures.
Monitor waste, downtime and line efficiency.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and Health & Safety.
Support training of new operators and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
Essential:
Previous experience operating machinery in a food manufacturing environment.
Good understanding of food safety and quality standards.
Basic mechanical aptitude and fault-finding skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Able to work under pressure and meet production targets.
Good numeracy and literacy skills.
Reliable, hardworking and a good team player.Desirable:
Previous experience leading or supervising a production line.
Food Safety/HACCP qualifications.
Experience working in chilled or temperature-controlled environments.The role involves standing for extended periods, repetitive tasks and manual handling. PPE must be worn at all times.
If you have food manufacturing machine operating experience and are looking for a full-time opportunity in Barking, apply today
Salary description
£15.05 - £15.05 per hour