Machine Operator Guildford, England
Job description
Machine Operator
Company Description
Green Stem CBD is an award-winning brand based in Guildford, that helps their customers support their wellbeing with quality CBD products. We also manufacture CBD products and other health supplements for several brands in the UK, as Avida Labs Limited. Our passion for our products and other supplements shine through in everything we do, and this has resulted in exponential growth of the business. We are now looking for machine operators to join our quickly growing team, to help us achieve our continuous growth goals as we scale up our production capabilities.
Role Overview
The key purpose and responsibility of the Machine Operator is to ensure the smooth operation and flawless execution of our production, through the operation of various different machines needed in the production process. The products you will get to work with include our own brand Green Stem, but also various other brands and products that we manufacture as a white label manufacturer.
As our dynamic production team is currently small, your ability to adapt to different tasks is extremely important, as is your willingness to learn new things. While we are heavily investing into our manufacturing processes and will be purchasing new machinery and equipment to be able to scale our production effectively, some processes may still require manual effort.
Main Responsibilities
· Operation of various machines needed in bottling, mixing, counting, labelling and packaging of our products - we will provide you with all the necessary training if required!
· Ensuring our excellent products are being manufactured to the highest standards possible
· Work closely with Production Supervisor to maintain production schedules ensuring products are produced on time and in the right quantities
· Following procedures and advice to the letter as given by our Production Supervisor
· Handling of various raw materials and ingredients needed in production
· Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner
· Ensure records of amounts produced are recorded correctly
· Assist with fixing minor problems on production lines, with the approval from Production Supervisor
· Liaise with Laboratory department for the supply of raw materials needed for production
· Carry out quality checks at every stage of the manufacturing process and report any problems with the quality of the product
· Report any defects or faults with any part of the machine or the production line
· Set up and maintain the computer and software required for batch identification
· Correctly dispose of waste or residue produced by the machines
· Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment
· Keep machine room clean and tidy at all times
· Undertake any other such relevant duties as may be required from time to time that may be reasonably asked of you and by your line manager
What we are looking for
· Our ideal candidate will have a positive can-do attitude, and will be able to work under pressure without letting it affect the quality of work
· Preferred to have some experience in clean-room production environments and can demonstrate experience of working in a role that requires the highest standards of quality
· Preferred to have understanding of CBD, food, or supplement manufacturing environments – or any similar environment where quality of work, precision and cleanliness is key
· Preferred to have some familiarity and confidence with the use of process equipment
· As you will be required to regularly handle bulk raw materials, the physical ability to lift and handle heavy goods safely and effectively is essential
· A valid forklift license would be extremely beneficial for the candidate
What you will get in return
· £20,000-£25,000 p.a. depending on experience.
· Great career progression opportunities within the business for the right person
· Private health care after successful probationary period (24/7 GP access, Thriva health checks, gym discount, stress support, etc.)
· 25 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays - 34 in /total for 2023)
· Monthly allowance to our great CBD products
· Free on-site parking
More information
· Hours of work are 9.00 - 17.30, Monday to Friday (No weekends)
· Location: Unit 2A Genesis House, Merrow Lane, Perram Works, Guildford, GU4 7BN
· Due to the nature of the role, remote and hybrid work is not possible.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Guildford, GU4 7BN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
