Production 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

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