Shunt Operative

Job Role: Shunt Operative - (Full-time and Permanent)

Pay Rate: £11.44ph PLUS a weekly shift premium of £89.25

Shift Pattern: Rotation of 12-hour day shifts (6.00am - 6.00pm) and night shifts (6.00pm - 6.00am). Working between 13 -16 shifts per month, depending upon the rotation. Opportunity for overtime at time and a half

Job Location: Wisbech

About Us: Do you want to work for the packaging company who 'make it happen?' Do not miss this exciting opportunity to join our well-established business and progress with your career. Coveris is a leading European print and packaging company that manufactures flexibles and sustainable solutions for some of the world's most respected brands.

Requirements:
Proactive, positive, enthusiastic - demonstrates "can do" attitude
Self-motivated
Willingness to multiskill and be flexible based on the needs and demand of the business
Excellent communicator (written and verbal) at all times
Great attention to detail
Organised and calm under pressure
Friendly, approachable and flexible - a team player
Professional
Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
A desire to continually improve
Travel may be required therefore current, clean driving licence an advantage Role/Responsibilities:
Ensure the smooth running of the shift in terms of waste removal, product moving between processes and in/out of the factory. The role is also to support the Waste Management strategy for the site
Report any issues to the Shift Manager that affect SQD throughout the shift
Maintain good housekeeping of the warehouse area and yard
Ensure forklift trucks and equipment is maintained to a 'new like standard' - raising any Engineering T Cards when necessary
To come forward with ideas and work with the Site team to continually improve the cell and process where required
Ensure that consideration and good relations are maintained at all times
Have the experience and knowledge of the cell to provide support and training to any new starters or personnel - as and when required
Ensure all standard SOP's are adhered too
Empty all bins and ensure the waste management system is followed
Ensure all waste for recycling is loaded onto the trailer ready for collection. This includes items that are bailed and the cores. Communicate to Shift Manager when the trailer needs replacing
Ensure all waste including scrap reels from Flexo that are for recycling are strapped correctly and placed on the trailer
Wrap and strap any requirements from Shift Managers
Keep waste ink area tidy in the yard and load waste ink which is taken away by J&G weekly
Supply all glue lines with pallets plus take away empty pallets from all processes
Keep pallets in the yard tidy
Ensure Litho material is moved from the drop off point to the presses as what is required by the work to list
Carry out box stock take daily by 1PM
Fill the racks with full pallets of boxes that get delivered
Tidy excess pallets laying around the site
Any additional duties to meet the prevailing needs of the business Benefits:
Quality training is provided
Career development opportunities
Holiday entitlement scheme which is progressive with the length of service
Life cover at four times basic annual salary
Free, expert pension advice
Wellbeing programmes to support physical and mental health
Cycle to work scheme
Cooperate gym benefits (subject to location)
Events and other staff rewards Selection: We appreciate you taking the time to apply for the Shunt Operative role at Coveris. We receive a high volume of applications, and we pride ourselves in taking the time to read all CV'S. However, unfortunately we are unable to provide individual feedback to every application. If you are shortlisted for the next stage, then expect to hear from us within 7 days of your application having been submitted