Packaging Machine Operator - AM/PM

Packaging Machine Operator - AM/PM Longridge, England

United Petfood
Full Time Longridge, England 11.25 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Packaging Machine Operator

United Petfood is an international family owned business which has fed cats and dogs across the globe for nearly 30 years. We are a passionate & dedicated team focussed on creating a healthy planet filled with healthy pets! We truly care about building encouraging, supportive, long-lasting partnerships, both inside and outside our fast-growing company. By only working with the very best ingredients and most innovative technology available, we ensure a spot in which you can grow, bloom and make thousands of pets happy worldwide!

The Longridge site is currently in the midst of an ambitious expansion programme, with capital equipment investment and staff investment being at the heart. Our focus is on attracting in talent that can step up and ride the wave. So if you are an experienced machine operator who gets a kick from problem solving, whose spirit animal is a machine and strives to deliver the best packaged product then come join the team!

What do you get?

  • Training rate of £11.25/hr raising to £12.00/hr once fully trained
  • Overtime available, paid at time and a third
  • 40-hour week. Swing shift AM: 6.00am - 2.00pm & PM: 2.00pm - 10.00pm, Monday - Friday (alternate weeks)
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Training period: 13 weeks
  • Company contributory pension scheme
  • Free Life Assurance
  • Staff discount on products
  • Free on-site parking
  • Wellness programme and support

What will you do?

  • Operate packing machinery and ensure packed product is compliant with customer requirements
  • Ensure all machinery operates efficiently and effectively, making fixes or adjustments where required
  • Complete production paperwork/ computer entries in a timely manner and ensure that all entries relating to traceability and quality control are completed accurately
  • Carry out general housekeeping – ensure your work area is clean and tidy at all times
  • Assist in the lifting and manual movement of finished product and equipment
  • Ensure attention to detail and attention to safety are adhered to at all times

What are we seeking?

  • A collaborative team player, with an engineering mindset and a passion for problem solving
  • Previous experience of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Previous experience of working with machinery or in a technical production role
  • A growth mindset – you want to learn and improve your skills and experience
  • A focus on safeguarding the quality, legality and safety of the product

Are you ready to come be Paw-some?

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £11.25 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Longridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Manufacturing: 3 years (required)
  • Food production: 1 year (preferred)
  • Quality control: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/05/2023

Packaging Machine Operator - AM/PM
United Petfood

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