Production Operator Lancaster

2 weeks ago

Lancaster, United Kingdom Northwood Full time

Are you an experienced assistant production or manufacturing operative or machine operator looking for a new role that offers varied tasks and a great range of benefits?

We are looking for an assistant Mill Operator to join our team. You will be responsible for assisting with one of our high-speed converting lines and Rewinder, ensuring efficient operation with minimum wastage in accordance with customer specifications.

If you have experience in a factory or manufacturing environment and operating a forklift truck, we want to hear from you

This role will initially be days based 8am -4.30pm but will the move on to shifts of 2 days followed by 2 nights then 4 days off on successful completion of training.

About the Role

The focus of this assistant Mill Operator role is to operate the Core Winder & Packaging line. Ensuring efficient operation with minimum wastage in accordance with customer specifications and the converting line output. To maintain a high standard of housekeeping, whilst in accordance with all Health and Safety procedures, policies and standards.

assistant Mill Operator duties include:

  • To Operate, assist, monitor or Direct the Packaging Line to resolve any issues.
  • To fully understand the entire Packaging process including loading and unloading of film reels.
  • To assist the converting line process to get the best results possible.
  • To Operate, assist, monitor or Direct the Core Making Line to resolve any issues.
  • To perform Safety Checks and record correctly the results
  • To complete the necessary Safety and Housekeeping duties.
  • ·o be able to safely wrap, unwrap, weigh, stack, move, load and unload wagons.
  • To provide suitable and sufficient cover for the Warehouse Operator in their absence.
  • To have a good understanding of the Warehouse procedures.

This Assistant Mill Operator role would suit candidates with experience as a Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Machine Operator, Factory Operative, Forklift Driver, or similar role. If this sounds like you, apply today

Benefits
  • Company pension
  • Life assurance
  • Free company products
  • Free on-site parking
  • Retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
  • Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
  • Free early access to pay scheme
Essential Skills
  • Forklift truck experience
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Able to commute within 1 hour
  • Experience in a factory or manufacturing environment
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in maths, English, and IT
  • Basic IT skills and experience with Microsoft Office
About Company

Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.

Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.

Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.

We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.

We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.

DE&I

At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

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