Slitter Operator

Alfaplas Ltd is a leading manufacturer and supplier of plain and printed flexible packaging and a member of the Sphere Group, one of Europe’s leading players in the food and waste packaging industry.

Our aim is to be one of the top UK integrated extrusion and flexible packaging manufacturers, focusing on customers high expectations of quality and service whilst continuing our investment, growth and development into environmentally friendly products.

Our Head Office is situated on the Rotherwas Industrial Estate in Hereford, where we employ over 90 members of staff operating multiple slitting and punching machines, printing presses and extruders. Our second site is situated on Baglan Energy Park in Port Talbot, where we employ over 50 employees running multiple extrusion lines as well as conversion facilities.

There is a vacancy at our Hereford site for an experienced Slitter Operator or someone looking for a possible change in career with full on the job training provided.

Reporting to the Print Foreman, the role will entail working as part of a team to ensure products are manufactured to the highest standard and continue to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities will include:

- Operating one of four high speed slitting machines
- Reviewing works orders and production schedules
- Challenging machine speeds and monitoring scrap levels and set-up’s
- Highlighting any QC issues to the Production Manager
- Ensuring all paperwork is kept up to date and products are labelled up correctly
- Ensuring all standard operating procedures are adhered to and reporting any safety incidents
- Completing daily inspections of your machine and reporting any potential maintenance issues to the Maintenance Department
- Manual handling
- Ensuring effective shift handover is carried out

What we are looking for:

- A safety and quality focused individual who takes pride in their work with the ability to use their own initiative and has good organisational skills
- Previous experience of operating a slitting machine or working within the industry is preferable but full training will always be provided
- Excellent communication & numerical skills
- Ability to manage and deal with change in a fast moving and demanding environment whilst still maintaining standards set within the business
- Good attendance and time-keeping
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office would be beneficial
- A full UK driving licence and a valid FLT counter balance certificate is preferable

Job type: Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week with the option of overtime

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts on a rotating 3 shift pattern, including nights

Location: Hereford, HR2

**Salary**: Starting rate of £23,920 per year with the potential of £27, 352 dependent on experience

**Benefits**:

- Free on-site parking
- Life insurance 2 x salary
- Wellness programmes including EAP service
- Referral programme including counselling

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,920.00-£27,352.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- HEREFORD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person