Delford Operative

As a Delford Operative you will be required to monitor and control the metal detector CCP, performing checks as directed by company policy and Customer requirements.
Any issues or concerns with quality must be highlighted to the area Line Controller, Process controller, Operation Team Leader or Production Manager for immediate corrective action.
Effective liaison, team working and interaction with other operatives and supervisory staff is fundamental.
The job is performed mainly in a temperature controlled area and involves extensive periods standing.
Where the CCP fails the CCP controller is required to stop the line and ensure product is not allowed to leave site until checked.
Shift pattern: A Shift - RTC - 223 shift pattern 06:00-18:00, Week 1 Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, Week 2 Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday.
DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: To carryout tasks as trained.
To operate, programme and monitor the Delford or other labelling machinery.
To monitor the Metal detection CCP and complete checks and paperwork as required.
To advise managers when not trained for tasks you are being asked to carry out.
To NEVER allow untrained staff to operate the Metal detector.
To not allow staff who are in training to operate the metal detector unsupervised.
To NEVER run a metal detector following a failed CCP check until the problem is rectified.
To communicate with PC and Line controller/management following failed CCP checks.
To collect correct labels from the label room as directed in specifications and to return all unused labels at the end of a product run.
Not to undertake any tasks where training has not taken place.
To work in a manner that promotes the health and safety of oneself and others.
To report any health and safety issues to your immediate manager.
To report any accidents or near missus to the first aider in the area.
To set a good example of behaviour.
To work in a manner which ensures Quality and Hygiene standards are maintained in the production environment.
To ensure productivity standards are maintained You may be asked to work in any area of the business as and when demand requires it.
To carryout a reasonable amount of overtime or to work outside core hours to meet orders and demand of the business.
To work in a manner that actively seeks to reduce any negative environmental impact in relation to the processes and procedures operating within your area and across the wider business e.g.
reduction of waste, recycling etc.
To be ready at the start of shift, to carry out specified checks in an accurate, timely and methodical manner, causing the minimum of delay or disruption to the production process To record all information, generated throughout the shift, on the appropriate sheets, accurately and legibly.
This will enable production management to check details of product, quality etc, throughout the shift.
To quickly report any anomalies to the appropriate manager so that corrective action may be taken.
To ensure any equipment needed, is available and functioning and ready to hand, to enable completion of checks in a competent and efficient manner To be able to check and operate all designated labelling, weighing, measuring or monitoring equipment, to ensure it is fully operational and accurate within specifications To acquaint oneself with changes to product specifications to product specifications and testing procedures as they evolve, thus ensuring operation to the current standard expected At shift change over, ensure all relevant information, documentation and equipment is passed to the oncoming Delford operative.
This will ensure the continuity of operation and draw the process controllers attention to any areas of particular concern.
Any other duties that are required.
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