Shift: Tuesday – Friday, 8:00pm – 8:00am
Hours: 12-hour night shifts
Job Type: Full-time
We are currently recruiting for a Night Shift Line Operative to join a busy manufacturing facility in flitwick, producing plastic packaging lids for a range of well-known customers.
This is a clean, modern and well-organised working environment, and previous experience within a production, manufacturing or warehouse environment would be highly desirable. Candidates with previous production line experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
The Role
As a Line Operative, you will support the production team to ensure the manufacturing lines operate safely and efficiently throughout the night shift.
Your duties will include:
* Assisting with general production line operations
* Ensuring blenders and silos are kept filled with the required materials
* Correctly issuing raw materials required for production lines
* Checking and preparing bulk bins and pallets
* Making up cartons and boxes for packing finished goods
* Ensuring finished goods are correctly packed and labelled
* Scanning and booking finished packs into stock
* Using scanning software to maintain accurate stock traceability
* Cleaning down machines and material-handling equipment prior to changeovers
* Carrying out colour changes when required
* Promptly reporting and dealing with minor machine or assembly equipment faults
* Carrying out machine cleaning and basic maintenance
* Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness across the factory and production areas
* Following all health, safety and quality procedures
* Supporting other areas of the production operation when required
* Completing any other reasonable duties associated with the role
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Previous experience in a production, manufacturing or warehouse environment
* Previous line/production experience is highly desirable
* A good eye for detail and a strong focus on quality
* The ability to follow processes and instructions accurately
* A reliable and hardworking attitude
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* The ability to work independently during night shifts
* A good understanding of health and safety within a working environment
* Experience using scanners or stock systems would be advantageous
* A willingness to work 12-hour night shifts
Shift Pattern
Tuesday – Friday
8:00pm – 8:00am
This is a 4-night working week, giving you three days off each week
Salary description
£15.80 - £15.80 per hour
