Job Description
Role
The Machine Operator will report directly to the Production Supervisor and Production Manager. You will be responsible to set up and operate equipment that performs paper converting functions such as rewinders, packaging machines, bundlers, napkin lines, multi fold towel lines and ancillary equipment such as overhead cranes & fully automatic palletizing line ensuring all safe working practices are always met.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Hours – 8 Hours per day – Day / Night Shift, Monday – Saturday. Ability to work 12-hour rotational shifts.
Primary / Key Responsibilities:
• Operate and ensure that the machine is running at optimum level.
• Produce and package products according to specifications.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Identify and react to production problems (raw materials shortages, out of spec materials, quality issues, etc.)
• Perform quality checks to monitor physical characteristics of product and take corrective action as needed.
• Perform setups and changeovers as needed.
• Make machine adjustments using basic hand tools.
• Report on production information including down-time and other completing production shift reports accurately.
• Comply with direction from supervisors and managers.
• Monitor equipment, perform resets, replenish, and troubleshoot assigned area of the line as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace and assist with machine clean-ups as required.
Experience /Skills Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some college or technical school is a plus
• 3+ years of experience in production, manufacturing, and/or machine operations is a plus
• Excellent work attendance
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to control machine PLC control panels to operate machines.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, twist for up to 12 hours and lift up to 25 lbs
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work 12-hour rotational shifts.
Salary band: £Open depending on experience + Overtime
