Production and Converting Specialist
4 weeks ago
Are you a skilled manufacturing operative or machine technician seeking a new opportunity that offers diverse responsibilities and an excellent benefits package?
We are in search of a Mill Operator for Winding and Converting to become a vital part of our team. Your primary duty will be to manage one of our advanced converting lines and rewinders, ensuring optimal performance with minimal waste while adhering to customer requirements.
If you possess experience in a production or manufacturing setting and have operated a forklift truck, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.
This role is primarily day-based, operating from 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. However, flexibility to work on a rotating shift pattern of two days followed by two nights, then four days off, may be required as you advance in your position.
Job ResponsibilitiesThe main focus of this role is to sustain the operational efficiency of the rewinder, converting line, and packaging line, ensuring that production runs smoothly with minimal waste in line with customer specifications and the output of the paper machine.
This must be accomplished while upholding high standards of cleanliness and adhering to all health and safety regulations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Operating the rewinder with a strong emphasis on safety and cleanliness.
- Comprehensively understanding the entire rewinding process, including the loading and unloading of reels.
- Testing each reel produced from the rewinder, documenting, analyzing, and making necessary adjustments to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Safely and efficiently starting and stopping the rewinder.
- Assisting, monitoring, or directing the converting and packaging line to resolve any issues.
- Safely handling heavy goods vehicles using a forklift truck, including wrapping, unwrapping, weighing, stacking, moving, loading, and unloading.
This Production Operator position is ideal for candidates with backgrounds as Production Operatives, Manufacturing Operatives, Machine Operators, Factory Operatives, Forklift Drivers, or similar roles. If this aligns with your experience, we would like to hear from you.
Essential Qualifications- Forklift truck experience is preferred.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Able to commute within a reasonable distance.
- Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in mathematics, English, and IT.
- Basic IT proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Northwood is a family-owned collective of companies dedicated to the manufacturing, supply, and distribution of paper hygiene and wiping products for both commercial and consumer markets.
Our mission is to be the leading partner of choice in the away-from-home tissue sector. As one of the few fully vertically integrated companies in the UK market, Northwood is involved at every stage of the supply chain, from raw material sourcing to tissue and towel production, product converting, storage, and distribution.
We have a vast portfolio of products that encompass two key brand systems, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper, and private label. Our distribution network spans the UK, Ireland, and Europe, servicing markets such as healthcare, hospitality, engineering, janitorial, catering, and education.
We are a successful, award-winning, and ambitious organization that has evolved from a modest paper sales business into a market leader, employing over 800 individuals across 11 locations in the UK and Spain.
We distinguish ourselves through exceptional product quality, coupled with market-leading service and sales support.
Diversity and InclusionAt Northwood, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to foster an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their views and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.
Employee Benefits- Company pension scheme.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Complimentary company products.
- Free on-site parking.
- Discounts on retail, holidays, cinema, and gym memberships.
- Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service.
- Early access to pay scheme.
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