Polythene (Blown Film) Extrusion Operator

6 months ago

Derby, United Kingdom Healthy Careers Full time

**Polythene (Blown Film) Extruder Operator**

**Company Profile**

One of the UK’s leading niche manufacturers who specialise in the extrusion, conversion, and print of polythene bags and film for multiple industry sectors, are looking for a talented Extrusion Operator with proven and demonstrable experience in a similar role within the manufacturing sector, ideally plastics/polythene.

**Opportunity**

A unique opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic, family, entrepreneurial group of companies, growing organically and through acquisitions.

The group has an extraordinary track record of having never made a redundancy in nearly 35 years, alongside 33 years of community, charity, philanthropy works.

If you want to be recognised and treasured as an individual based on your contribution and results, this could be you new working family home.

**Job Profile**

The requirement for a Extrusion Operator has arisen through continued growth, expansion and demand in both customer base and orders. This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic, proactive and driven person who has a keen interest in manufacturing and is looking to build a career with a reputable and well-established manufacturing company.

You will be working in an everchanging, hands on and fast paced manufacturing environment and will require a good level of physical fitness, with the ability to multitask and have strong attention to detail.

**Primary responsibilities**
- Set-up of orders, as stated on product specifications.
- Reel changes (involving manoeuvring and use of heavy-duty reel lifters).
- Quality checks as per agreed standard.
- Bag seal checks as per agreed standard.
- Packing product & labelling.
- Production quantity checks as per agreed standard.
- Changing machinery settings when required and replacing basic parts.
- Ensure all tasks are carried out with safety as the principal feature.
- Carry out and maintain good housekeeping standards throughout the department.
- Be an active team member and be able to work without supervision.
- Undertake any departmental task deemed reasonable by the Conversion Supervisor.
- Contribute to maintaining the health, safety and security of the working environment and carry out all activities and operations safely and without risk to health.

**Skill/Experience**
- Experience in a similar role within manufacturing would be ideal.
- Experience within Polythene (Blown Film) Extrusion would be advantageous.
- Experience using manual machinery within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
- Be proactive and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and with a drive to succeed.
- A good level of physical fitness is essential as the role requires regular and repetitive heavy lifting.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time.
- Confident communicator with a good grasp of the English language both written and oral.

**Hours**:
3 Shifts:
6_am - 2pm_
- 2pm - 10pm_
- 10pm - 6am_

**Package/Benefits**:

- Weekly pay
- £1,000 joining bonus
- Generous OT rates
- Internal & external paid training courses
- Opportunities to participate in system and company improvements
- Auto-enrolment into workplace pension scheme

**Location**: Derby, East Midlands

**Hourly rate**: £11.00 - £13.00 per hour DOE

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

**Salary**: £11.00-£13.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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