Slitting Operative

2 months ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom RECRUITMENTiQ Full time

RECRUITMENTiQ is working in partnership with a global flexible packaging supplier supporting recognised brands for many of the Fortune 1000 packaged goods companies in North America, the UK and Europe.

The Role

As a Slitting Operator, your primary responsibility will be to operate equipment efficiently and competently to cut printed/laminated material into small reels according to customer requirements. You will be responsible for maximising productivity, minimising downtime, and waste, and ensuring that goods are produced in accordance with customer specifications.

Slitting Operatives work a continental shift pattern, consisting of four days on and four days off, 6 am-6 pm on two days and 6 pm-6 am on two nights.

Key Responsibilities:

- Operate slitting machinery to ensure optimum run speeds and productivity, reporting any issues to supervisors and managers.
- Safely manage semi-automatic core cutting equipment and maintain core supplies.
- Monitor and maintain the rewinder equipment, addressing reworks as needed during shifts.
- Handle manual reel manoeuvring and utilize lifting equipment for loading and unloading.
- Ensure quality standards by closely monitoring work in progress, correcting defects, and following customer specifications.
- Adhere to safety protocols for sharp blade handling and other operational processes.
- Conduct routine machine safety checks and communicate engineering issues effectively.
- Input accurate production data into computer systems, accounting for downtime and waste.
- Collaborate with team members for seamless job changeovers and compliance with procedures.
- Maintain accurate records, labels, and traceability throughout the production process.
- Assist in other areas of the Conversion Department as required.
- Follow health, safety, hygiene, and environmental regulations in all work activities.
- Participate actively in improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.

Qualifications:
GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English at grade C or above.

**Skills**:

- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective teamwork and the capability to work independently.
- Forward-thinking and able to plan ahead.
- Reliable, flexible, and dedicated to attendance.
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Positive safety awareness and adherence to guidelines.
- Self-motivated with a positive work attitude.

As well as a competitive starting salary, our client offers a 5% contributory pension, 3 x annual salary life insurance policy, access to physiotherapy, counselling and GP Support, Cycle to Work Scheme and referral incentive.

**Salary**: £13.35 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 1378

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