Extrusion Operator

**Why Choose Us?**
Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

It’s true, we are very passionate about packaging and its purpose. But we are even more passionate about YOU; YOUR purpose, and YOUR opportunities for career progression in our rapidly expanding company (with even bigger growth ambitions)

For almost 50 years we’ve delighted many of Europe’s largest retailers, food manufacturers and distributors with quality, innovative and sustainable packaging solutions because of the care and attention to detail of talented people like YOU.

And that’s why we are now looking to add to the Waddington Europe family at our production site.
**Our Sustainability Commitment**
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business.

Waddington Europe - a Novolex brand, is a European food packaging specialist.

We are a highly experienced and trusted supplier of food packaging solutions across a wide range of categories including bakery, dairy, fruit, produce, protein, prepared, food-to-go, confectionery, pet food and much more.

Environmental sustainability is at the heart of all our business decisions, and we are committed to minimising the impact of our activities on the environment.

We actively work with suppliers, customers and contractors to improve their environmental performance and source only from suppliers who meet our code of conduct.
**How You'll Perform the Role**
Waddington Europe has multiple vacancies for a Machine Operator in Extrusion to work for Waddington Europe - Bridgwater site.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve no previous operator experience because we offer a full training programme. All we ask for is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, however FLT licence and manufacturing experience beneficial.

Responsible for the operation of allocated machine, ensuring the quality of the product is at the required standard and working within the Company’s accredited standards and health and safety requirements as well as eventually assisting with tool changing and new staff training as required.

This is a 4 on/4 off shift pattern, rotating 2 days/2 nights and then 4 days off working 11.5 hours per day, full time.

**What We Need From You**
- Run the extruders and all auxiliary machinery competently safely and efficiently.
- Ensure all material are manufactured under the tolerances and guidelines set down.
- Ensure all materials to and from the extruders are identified, weighed and recorded correctly.
- Ensure adequate stocks of materials are available at each machine to complete their tasks effectively and efficiently
- Adhere to the daily Production Plan as issued by the Extrusion Manager or in the absence of the Extrusion Manager, the appointed person.
- Liaise with warehouse staff to replenish stocks and escalate any issues that may arise to the Chargehand
- Understand fully all procedures and ensure that all tests/checks both manual and visual are carried out.
- Ensure all goods leaving the department are labelled appropriately (internal / external) fit for purpose, secured and fully covered and that all required documentation is attached.
- Ensure that all official break times are approved in advance by the Chargehand and be flexible in their approach to taking breaks to ensure adequate cover /staff is available on the production floor.
- Ensure that prior to the completion of rostered shift and going on breaks that machine production is at its best to minimize interruption to the production process
- Ensure that once the machine is up and running, that the work process is shared equally between the Operator and Assistant Operator.
- Ensure that the red and blue skips are emptied, baled and cleaned at the end of each shift
- Ensure that you are present at your appointed machine at the start & end of the shift
- Assist with the training of less experienced staff and to offer help and guidance whenever possible.
- Undergo additional training as and when required to perform their respective duties safely and effectively.
- Report any defects or problems with the equipment or premises to the Chargehand/Extrusion Manager or Maintenance personnel as appropriate
- Ensure that the correct PPE is worn at all times
- Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards (e.g. BRC) at work area and throughout the factory.
- Report any accidents or incidents of near misses as set out according to Company procedure.
- Do not interfere with, misuse or willfully damage any property belonging to the company or provided to the employee.
- Provide cover on machines as and when the need may arise i.e. for breaks, holidays, sick leave etc.
- Comply with procedures and co-operate with management in carrying out their work safely and with