Production Operator

6 days ago


Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Northwood Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Production Operator to join our team at Northwood, a leading manufacturer of paper hygiene and wiping products. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for operating high-speed converting lines and rewinding machines, ensuring efficient operation with minimal waste.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a factory or manufacturing environment, with a strong background in operating machinery and maintaining a high standard of housekeeping. Forklift truck experience is desirable, but not essential.

This is a days-based role working 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday, with the possibility of shift work as the candidate progresses in the role.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate the rewinder and converting line to a high standard of safety and good housekeeping.
  • Understand the entire rewinding process, including loading and unloading of reels.
  • Test each reel manufactured off the rewinder, recording and analysing results to ensure product meets specifications.
  • Stop and start the rewinder safely and efficiently.
  • Operate, assist, monitor, or direct the converting and packaging line as needed.
  • Safely wrap, unwrap, weigh, stack, move, load, and unload heavy goods vehicles using a forklift truck.
Requirements
  • Forklift truck experience desirable.
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Able to commute within 1 hour of Lancaster.
  • Experience in a factory or manufacturing environment.
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in maths, English, and IT.
  • Basic IT skills and experience with Microsoft Office.
About Northwood

Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide manufacturing, supply, and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.

We are a highly successful, award-winning, and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.

We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.

Benefits
  • Company pension.
  • Life assurance.
  • Free company products.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts.
  • Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service.
  • Free early access to pay scheme.

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