Extrusion Operator

2 months ago

Port Talbot, United Kingdom Alfaplas Ltd Full time

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 slitting machines, printing presses and extruders. In 2021 we acquired a second site 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 factory in Port Talbot for an experienced Extrusion Operator. Reporting to the Extrusion Day Supervisor, the role will entail working as part of a team to ensure the high-quality manufacture of low density-based polythene film to customer requirements.

**RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE**:

- Complete all company production recording documents / paperwork.
- Carry out basic QA checks (dimensions).
- Log and summarise basic QA checks.
- Use correct safety equipment / PPE.
- Fill all extrusion polymer bins and additive bins.
- Maintain general housekeeping and hygiene at all times.
- Web up extrusion lines and equipment.
- Comply with company scrap procedure at all times.
- Be able to use manual and powered Pallet Trucks in a safe manner
- Follow packing procedure against works order (correct pallet, correct core, correct stacking).
- Change parent reels.

**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
- 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
- **Job type**: Full time, permanent
- **Hours**: 12 hour continental shift patterns starting at 6.00am/6.00pm with voluntary overtime available
- **Location**: Port Talbot, SA12
- **Salary**: Starting salary range £23,034 - £24,140 per annum

**Benefits**
- On-site parking
- Life insurance
- Wellness programmes
- Referral programme
- Other

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

**Salary**: £11.25-£11.79 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Port Talbot, SA12: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Manufacturing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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