Production Operator

4 weeks ago


Lancaster, United Kingdom Northwood Full time

Are you an experienced 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 a Mill Operator Winder and Converting to join our team. You will be responsible for operating 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 is a days-based role working 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday. But there may be a requirement for you to have the flexibility to work on shifts of 2 days followed by 2 nights then 4 days off. As you progress in the role.

About the Role

The focus of this role is to maintain the productive status of the rewinder, converting line, and packaging line, ensuring efficient operation with minimum wastage in accordance with customer specifications and the paper machine output.

This must be achieved while maintaining a high standard of housekeeping and working in accordance with all health and safety procedures and standards.

duties include:

operating the re-winder to a high standard of safety and good housekeeping.
fully understanding the entire re-Winding process including the loading and unloading of reels.
testing each reel manufactured off the re-winder. Recording, analysing and making any adjustments necessary to ensure the product is manufactured to the specification required.
stopping and starting the re-winder safely and efficiently.
operating, assisting, monitoring or directing the converting and packaging line with any issues.
safely wrapping, unwrapping, weighing, stacking, moving, loading, and unloading heavy goods vehicles using a fork-lift truck.This Production 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 desirable
Right to work in the UK
Able to commute within 1 hour of Lancaster
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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