Production Technician Norwich, England
Job description
Snack Creations, is a world leader in the production of snack pellets, selling into some of the world best loved branded and private label manufacturers.
We are currently recruiting for Production Technician's to join our team in Norwich.
Teamwork and flexibility are fundamental requirements of this role. The shift teams will work closely and collaboratively to ensure maximum efficiency. This will require each member of the team to undertake all tasks within their capability, including Press Operational duties and include raw material handling, auto-bulk take out, silo, bin filling and emptying operations, packing duties, quality checks and cleaning.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Take ownership of health and safety for yourself and others at work. Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed and encourage safe working practices at all times.
- Ensure the production equipment is operated in accordance with Production Work Instructions.
- Responsible with the Engineer for production on the shift - raw materials, end product, packing, palletisation, machine care and the condition of work areas.
- Select specified dies and change dies as required.
- Ensure the product is being processed in accordance with the specification.
- Check product dimensions and make adjustments where necessary.
- Check the consistency and quality of the product and where necessary make adjustments.
- Maintain and record extruder and drier conditions on the control sheet.
- Maintain the specified standard of cleanliness of machinery, equipment and surrounding areas, including the floors.
- Carry out and record specified cleaning during product changeovers.
- Ensure that satisfactory product segregation can be achieved.
- Wash dies and check for cleanliness and damage.
- Operate Cussinato bin loading and unloading.
- Operate bulk take out machinery and line take out machinery including packaging selection and use, sieve selection and changing and all associated paperwork.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
A flexible attitude to the job and a willingness to undertake any task to achieve maximum efficiency and a high quality of product and customer service.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- A positive, enthusiastic outlook and the willingness to go the extra mile
- Flexible
- High level of personal accountability
- A team player but with the ability to work on own initiative
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Able to promote and maintain good working relationships within and outside of the team
SKILLS
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organised with good attention to detail
- Basic IT skills
Shift pattern is 12 hours shifts, four on four off rotating.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £28,917.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: ProdTech
