Machine Operator

Job Description:

We are recruiting for our food production client in Dunstable who are looking for a machine operator for their packaging department.

Working Monday and Friday between the hours of 07:00 to 17:00

However, there may be a need to work flexibly across the calendar week in line with business needs. This may include early mornings, evenings, late nights, weekends, and public/bank holidays.

Duties include but are not limited to;

· Operate the Packing machinery efficiently to meet daily production targets

· Set up the machines at the start of each run, ensuring correct materials and settings are applied

· Monitor output and adjust machine settings as needed to maintain product quality and minimise downtime

· Carryout shutdown procedures and cleaning of packing machinery to ensure ready for next run

· Perform routine cleaning of the machines and surrounding area in accordance with hygiene standards and cleaning schedule

· Participate in deep cleaning during scheduled shutdowns or changeovers

· Have the ability/knowledge of how to resolve quality issues – when raising issues with Area Leader

· Ensure the completion of any relevant paperwork for your workstation is carried out in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with procedure

· Conduct basic preventive maintenance (e.g., lubrication, belt checks, sensor cleaning) in line with schedules

· Identify and report equipment faults or wear-and-tear to the engineering team promptly

· Work closely with maintenance personnel during repairs or servicing

· Provide clear handovers to Management, including reporting issues, stock levels, or machine status

· Carry out machine training and competency assessment of other team members, including writing SOP’s

· Take part in team briefs and relevant training sessions

The right candidate must have;

· Prior experience operating cardboard and/or other packaging machinery in a food production environment (preferred)

· Familiarity with basic maintenance tasks and production line processes

· Mechanically minded with a good eye for detail

· Basic knowledge of food hygiene standards

· Able to work as part of a team and individually

· Uses own initiative

· DS Smith lidding machines

· Buel stackers and conveyors

· Boix tray former

· Hartmann packers

· Markem printers

· OFS

· SAP & ProLeiT

· Food safety training

· Health & Safety training (IOSH)

· HACCP training

· Train the trainer