Machine Operator
4 days ago
We are seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join our team at Unilever. As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for the safe operation of production equipment to deliver customer requirements through completion of the production plan, adhering to quality standards and maximising cost effectiveness, optimal running and equipment efficiency.
Key Responsibilities- Technical - Knowledge and application of technical skills to operate machinery safely and effectively in order to meet the production plan. Conduct inspections, cleaning and lubrication as required.
- Operational Activities : Start-Up/Shutdown procedures - Carries out pre-start-up checks to ensure that the area and equipment is clean and is in a safe condition. Shuts down machines & equipment and the area. Changeovers – carries out changeovers between products in line with defined standards. Inspection & Issue Resolution – inspecting machines in operation and solving issues that arise to keep the machine running optimally. Cleaning – Keep area & machines clean and tidy in line with defined standards. Material Availability - Provides a continuous supply of appropriate packaging & raw material from local storage areas to the machine. Administration – Conducts effective hand-over activities and records accurately events that have occurred during shift (cases packed/rejects etc).
- Safety – Working knowledge of the workplace and the hazards within it. Utilise appropriate safety and environmental procedures relating to the Sourcing Unit and allocated equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team. Machine operators are expected to raise SHE occurrences encountered on shift via safety tags, near miss forms, accident reports and other mechanisms where appropriate.
- Workplace Hazards - Full knowledge of workplace and hazards within it. Utilise appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment relevant to the tasks in your area.
- Environment / Waste - Reduce costs due to waste and minimise impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials. Non-conformances to waste standards must be escalated via appropriate supervisory channel.
- Quality - Monitors quality against set standards and reports any product, hygiene and packaging faults. Detects process abnormalities quickly and takes emergency action to prevent them. Machine operators are expected to raise quality non-conformances / risks encountered on shift via appropriate mechanisms.
- Continuous Improvement – Knowledge and understanding of the key principles of continuous improvement and an awareness of the tools used to identify and prioritise time, cost and waste losses in the production area and eliminate them; role requires data collection. Monitor measures and performance after initial improvements and take further action as required.
- Problem Solving – A Working Knowledge of how to identify, prioritise and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence. Must demonstrate initiative. Machine operators are expected to resolve issues in their area that are within their skillset.
- Teamwork – Must be a good team player capable of working within a highly effective team; responsible, supportive and able communicator. Machine operators are expected to be able to coordinate production activities within the team including but not limited to changeovers, setup, cleaning, shutdown.
- Training – it is expected that a machine operator will share their knowledge of their area with other team members.
- Physical Ability – Machine Operators require a level of agility to move between workstations & ascend / descend steps. Machine operators must have a level of physical capability which allows them to carry / lift loads within agreed risk assessment limits & feed materials into a machine / manually-palletise, etc. Assembly and control operations also require a level of hand eye coordination and finger dexterity. Monitoring and Quality assurance tasks require an adequate level of sight and smell. Machine operators are often required to work up to 12hrs at a time on a shift pattern including nights & must be physically capable of doing so where required.
- Technology – must be able to interact with computers & other interfaces to a basic level to input quality data, raising tags, transactional tasks with production order software, etc.
- National school leaver qualifications in Reading and Comprehension, Writing and Mathematics
- Basic mechanical awareness of the principles for factory automation.
- Can maintain focus and discipline for the task whilst demonstrating good problem-solving skills to protect output targets.
- Have strong team-working skills and be willing to share their knowledge with colleagues and co-ordinate activities within their skillset.
- IT Skills – Competent in the use of Machine data and control systems that record Material Movement, Losses and Quality.
We offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.
Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.
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