Machine Operator

Job Description

We are recruiting for our food production client in Dunstable who are looking for a machine operator for their packaging department.

Working Monday and Friday between the hours of 07:00 to 17:00

However, there may be a need to work flexibly across the calendar week in line with business needs. This may include early mornings, evenings, late nights, weekends, and public/bank holidays.

Duties include but are not limited to;

• Operate the Packing machinery efficiently to meet daily production targets

• Set up the machines at the start of each run, ensuring correct materials and settings are applied

• Monitor output and adjust machine settings as needed to maintain product quality and minimise downtime

• Carryout shutdown procedures and cleaning of packing machinery to ensure ready for next run

• Perform routine cleaning of the machines and surrounding area in accordance with hygiene standards and cleaning schedule

• Participate in deep cleaning during scheduled shutdowns or changeovers

• Have the ability/knowledge of how to resolve quality issues – when raising issues with Area Leader

• Ensure the completion of any relevant paperwork for your workstation is carried out in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with procedure

• Conduct basic preventive maintenance (e.g., lubrication, belt checks, sensor cleaning) in line with schedules

• Identify and report equipment faults or wear-and-tear to the engineering team promptly

• Work closely with maintenance personnel during repairs or servicing

• Provide clear handovers to Management, including reporting issues, stock levels, or machine status

• Carry out machine training and competency assessment of other team members, including writing SOP’s

• Take part in team briefs and relevant training sessions

The right candidate must have;

• Prior experience operating cardboard and/or other packaging machinery in a food production environment (preferred)

• Familiarity with basic maintenance tasks and production line processes

• Mechanically minded with a good eye for detail

• Basic knowledge of food hygiene standards

• Able to work as part of a team and individually

• Uses own initiative

• DS Smith lidding machines

• Buel stackers and conveyors

• Boix tray former

• Hartmann packers

• Markem printers

• OFS

• SAP & ProLeiT

• Food safety training

• Health & Safety training (IOSH)

• HACCP training

• Train the trainer