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Packaging Machine Operator

2 months ago


Tanfield Edinburgh, United Kingdom KP Snacks Full time

'Packaging Machine Operator' (known internally as Machine Operator)

Tanfield (Home of Penn State Pretzels)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Packing Machine Operator to join the friendly team at our Tanfield site. The role is offered on a permanent basis.

The working hours

The shift pattern for the role is a 3 shift rotation Mon-Fri for the 6-2 & 2-10 shifts, and Sun - Fri morning for the night shift week
Machine technicians are responsible for undertaking the following tasks, among others:

  • Responsible for the operating of multiple packing machines within the packing area. As in the packing area you may be partly responsible for the running of 3 packing machines and a flowrap machine, or 1 packing machine and 1 robot, or in another line, 2 packing machines
  • Competently operate numerous machines (packing or process machinery)
  • Responsibility for the upkeep in performance of the machine/s and the quality checks that are in place, including, but not all, including bag weights, seal checks, material checks, coding checking
  • Efficiently carry out any assigned operation or task, meeting all output targets
  • Competently operate all packing machines across designated area including following all procedures for filling and recording of each unit
  • Effectively contribute to improved line performance and efficiencies
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping, health & safety and hygiene standards
  • Resolve running problems/issues
  • Carry out all testing procedure for product as and when required
  • Ensure all stages of work are checked against quality standards
  • Cleaning of the units after a changeover or for a shut down
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team
  • Fully engage with the IWS ways of working principles

What we would like to offer you:

  • Depending on experience
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Health Cash Plan (Medicash)
  • KP Matching Pension plus Life Assurance and Income Protection
  • KP4ME - discount scheme, online benefits, and information platform
  • Free onsite parking
  • Exciting opportunities for career progression within the Company

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Previous experience within manufacturing or the food industry (highly desirable)
  • Level 2 in Food Safety for Manufacturing (desirable, although bespoke training is provided)
  • A good standard of literacy and numeracy
  • The ability to take ownership and accountability
  • The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative
  • The ability to work independently as well as within a team