Machine Operator

Position Title: Machine OperatorPosition Type: Regular - Full-TimePosition Location: WhittleseyRequisition ID:37106Theres nothing beige about McCainExcept our potatoes and were extremely passionate about them. When you join McCain youll be joining the biggest player in the frozen potato game bringing people together around the nation for over 60 years by sharing simple delicious planet friendly food.Weve partnered with thousands of the countrys supermarkets pubs restaurants hospitals and schools to change the way people see the humble spud. Its all about elevation and creating something better. So come and make your career at McCain Foods.ABOUT THE ROLE:Whilst working as part of an integrated team the Machine Operator is responsible for providing day to day running and maintaining machinery as well as fault finding. They are to ensure company standards are met at all times.Key tasks of the role include but are not limited to:Collecting and disposing of all waste materials in the correct manner.Within Quickchips packing cartons of finished product into cases according to product specification.Operating the flow wrap collator machine minding and running the tipper.Completing metal detector checks in a timely manner.Operating fault finding and maintenance on the multiheads.Inspecting filled cartons for foreign bodies and raise any non-compliance to the Area Shift Manager.Carrying out carton check weighing according to company procedure completing any relevant documentation where necessary.Operating the carton erector and loading flat packed cartons onto the magazine feed ensuring manual handling and health and safety practices are followed at all times.Reporting any faults or malfunctions to the Area Shift Manager.Conducting appropriate daily and weekly cleaning is carried out and ensures that hygiene Health and Safety and Food Safety standards are met.Responsible for settings and maintenance on change overs ensuring the process runs smoothly with minimal downtime.WHAT WERE LOOKING FORThe ideal candidate will be someone who has experience of operating machinery in a food manufacturing environment who is self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.WHATS IN IT FOR YOU Although we do encourage you to taste the goods youll be pleased to know we dont pay you in chips. For working hard youll also get a great hourly rate and some pretty good benefits including:An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do up to a maximum of 12% of your payOptional health cash planCycle to work schemeChips In Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact tothe long-term development of McCain communitiesacross the globeAnd of course being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an impressive 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out.WHAT HOURS WILL I WORKThe shift pattern is 2 days 7am-7pm 1 day off 2 nights 7pm-7am followed by 3 days off.WHERE YOULL WORKYoull be based at our Whittlesey plant in Peterborough. If youve spotted our three wind turbines then youll know where we are With about 350 employees on site were one of our largest plants across the GB business. Our Whittlesey plant is where we make our famous French Fries as well as our chilled products such as our Shake Shake Fries.McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us knowand we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. You can understand how your personal information isbeing handled here.Job Family:ManufacturingDivision:GB Manufacturing & Supply ChainDepartment:Specialities - A ShiftLocation(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : WhittleseyCompany:McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd Key Skills Forklift,Calipers,Basic Math,Math,Mechanical Knowledge,Stamping Press,Plastics Blow Molding,Micrometer,Plastics Extrusion,Plastics Injection Molding,Sewing,Manufacturing Employment Type : Part-Time Department / Functional Area: Manufacturing Experience: years Vacancy: 1