Filler Operator

**Vacancy Name**

Filler Operator

**Employment Type**

Permanent

**Country**

United Kingdom

**Location**

Cardiff

**Business Area**

Operations

**Workplace Type**

Onsite

**About Princes**

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

**Role Description**
- To carry out all machine operator functions on a filler in a safe manner to produce the specified quality of finished cartons whilst minimising waste and maximising machine efficiency.
Carrying out and documenting routine checks and tests to a defined schedule.
Working as a member of a production team within the overall Production department.
The position follows a 24/5, 12-hour shift pattern, consisting of days and nights

**Role Requirements**
- Ensure the filler manual clean, C.I.P. and sterilisation are carried out correctly.
- Ensure all filler cleaning, pre-production, safety and production checks are carried out and documented correctly.
- Ensure the smooth running of the filler at optimum efficiency, whilst maintaining a safe operating environment and minimising wastage.
- Ensure the correct packaging is being used and the carton coding is correct.
- Liaise with the Team Leader as to the relevant issues and problems as they occur.
- Liaise with the Team Leader regarding the production plan ensuring the Servicer and Supplier are aware of the plan.
- Ensure the machine operators maintenance is carried out correctly and any problems reported.
- Ensure the Filler area is kept clean in accordance with the “clean as you go” policy.
- Minimise wastage reporting any major spillages or material losses to the Production Team Leader.
- Ensure issued PPE is worn when required and stored correctly when not in use.
- Perform any other duties as required by the Production Management team.

The job holder should:

- Be deemed proficient by the Team Leader in cleaning, operating and carrying out operator maintenance of the filler.
- Be able to operate all packaging equipment on the filling line.
- Be literate and numerate so that checks can be carried out and recorded accurately and legibly.
- Have received basic food hygiene training.
- Be aware of emergency procedures.
- Be aware of safety implications of hazardous materials used and the precautions necessary for their use.
- Be aware of correct PPE usage and storage.
- Be aware of company policy regarding; Quality, Environment, Occupational Health and Safety and Personal Hygiene.
- Have received manual handling training.

This role supports the overall site delivery and Technical teams to ensure quality, legality, food safety, brand integrity and culture is driven and compliant.