Machine Operator

**About the role**

We are recruiting for Machine Operator to ensure efficient daily operation of machine Pro Seal, on our production lines to pack soft fruit according to customer specification. The postholder will also be required to work closely with the maintenance team to ensure any maintenance issues cause minimum disruption, responsible for smooth tool changeovers and setting up packaging materials. In addition, the postholder will ensure their team members are trained appropriately and will be suitably motivated to meet KPIs.

**About you**

You will have proven experience of packhouse production and be able to develop and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships. With the ability to prioritise own and others’ workload, effective verbal, and written communication skills in a multilingual environment, you will also be a team player.

**Main duties and responsibilities**
- To ensure all line personnel adhere to food hygiene and health and safety policies and procedures.
- To be responsible for effective running of all production lines
- To ensure smooth operation
- To conduct morning and end of shift checks for the production line, ensuring all equipment and machinery are in proper working order before the start of operations.
- To collect packaging materials from the Labelroom and return unused materials at the end of each job run.
- To set up packaging materials and supplies on the production line, ensuring they are readily available for the packing process.
- To complete tool changeovers, coordinating with the maintenance team to ensure smooth transitions between product runs and minimizing downtime.
- To collaborate closely with the maintenance team to address any issues or maintenance requirements promptly, ensuring uninterrupted line operations and mínimal disruptions to production.
- To collaborate with the production team to implement process improvements and best practices, aiming for continuous improvement and increased efficiency.
- To participate in achieving Line Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), working collaboratively with the production team to meet or exceed set targets.
- To ensure that lines are cleaned regularly and closed down properly at the end of each shift when not in used.
- To undertake any other duty commensurate with the role
- To fully participate in the development and achievement of the Packhouse Vision

**Essential criteria**
- Proven pack house production experience
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritise own and others’ workload.
- Ability to use initiative and work as part of a team.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

**Schedule**:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to Commute:

- Blairgowrie (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Blairgowrie: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person