General Production Operative

1 week ago


Ballymena, United Kingdom Norbev Full time

This role will be on a rotational shift pattern (days and nights) 12 hour shifts.

**Responsibilities**:

- Operate machinery to the highest standards so as to maximise production on the lines and achieve targets
- Guarantee the utmost quality of all production as well as the completion of related checks and paperwork
- Accurate and timely set up of machinery during changeovers
- Maintain food factory standards e.g. housekeeping and line clearance of area, through to deep cleaning machines
- Basic maintenance, fault finding and repairs of machinery and equipment
- Become an in-house expert on a particular machine and attain working knowledge of all machines in production
- Improve line efficiencies, make suggestions and play active role in company e.g. H & S, continuous improvements
- Effective handover to the next shift ensuring good communication of performance
- Completion of production related documents and provision of feedback on any issues
- Efficient preparation for the day / shift /change over ahead
- Flexibility to rotate between jobs and shifts should the need arise
- Any other duties and tasks deemed to be within competence and within reason
- Ensuring good manufacturing practice (GMP) in all aspects of work
- Ability to identify and report any non-conformances to Quality Dept / Line Manager
- Working to standard operating procedures
- Carrying out all tasks in a safe and efficient manner
- Adherence to PPE requirements
- Safe use of chemicals

Essential Criteria:

- Experience of operating at least 2 production line machines
- Experience in a similar role in a food manufacturing environment
- Good communication skills
- Excellent organizing and prioritizing skills
- Good numeracy and literacy skills - due to the need for completion of food safety compliance paperwork, good written/spoken/reading English skills are essential

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: £23,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- BALLYMENA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Manufacturing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: GPO9


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