Manufacturing Operative
6 days ago
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 our high-speed converting lines and rewinder, ensuring efficient operation with minimal waste in accordance with customer specifications.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a factory or manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of production processes and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of housekeeping and working in accordance with all health and safety procedures and standards.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Operating the rewinder to a high standard of safety and good housekeeping.
- Understanding the entire rewinding process, including loading and unloading of reels.
- Testing each reel manufactured off the rewinder, recording, analyzing, and making any necessary adjustments to ensure the product meets the required specification.
- Stopping and starting the rewinder safely and efficiently.
- Operating, assisting, monitoring, or directing the converting and packaging line as needed.
- Safely wrapping, unwrapping, weighing, stacking, moving, loading, and unloading heavy goods vehicles using a forklift truck.
This is a days-based role working 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday, with the possibility of working shifts of 2 days followed by 2 nights and 4 days off as you progress in the role.
Essential Skills- Forklift truck experience is desirable.
- The ability to commute within 1 hour of Lancaster is required.
- Experience in a factory or manufacturing environment is essential.
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in maths, English, and IT is required.
- Basic IT skills and experience with Microsoft Office are necessary.
Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply, and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.
Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away-from-home tissue industry, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper, and private label.
We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland, and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering, and education.
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.
Benefits- Company pension.
- Life assurance.
- Free company products.
- Free on-site parking.
- Retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts.
- Wellness programs, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service.
- Free early access to pay scheme.
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