Packing Operator (Machine setter)
We are looking for a Packing Operator (Machine setter)
Lodge Farm, North Scarle, Lincoln
Shifts: 4 on 4 off – 6am to 6pm Days and 6pm-6am Nights.
Reporting to the Shift Manager, this role is responsible for packing processed (extruded) animal food, safely, to the required finished standard, as effectively as possible.
Key deliverables expected are:
- You leave work in the same condition you arrive
- You pack and palletize safe product for our customers, right first time, in a clean and controlled environment
- You achieve the above, at the lowest possible cost by reducing waste, running the asset at the required speed, using your training and experience to resolve asset issues, and effectively escalating downtime for resolution by shift engineers
- You work well with your peers and under the direction of the Shift Manager and the Lead Operative Packing, to undertake the above, and any other duties commensurate with the role
Main Duties:
- Running a packing line incl. product feed, bagging, technical checks and recording palletization, and finished product transfer to warehouse via FLT
- Undertaking product set up, incl. running adjustments to settings and parameters to achieve best possible efficiency
- Once trained and competent, undertake basic maintenance activity in conjunction with shift engineers
- Creating stock (finished product and WIP) on CEMEX (stock system)
- Capture, segregation, and transfer of waste for rework
- Clean as you go, and wider site cleaning as and when required
Requirements, Experience and Person Specification:
- Manufacturing background. Preferably in food, pet food or FMCG
- Food Safety L2
- Awareness of BRC
- IOSH Working Safely
- Some awareness of CI tools and techniques
- Can do attitude. Seeks a solution
- Honest and empathetic with a sense of perspective
- Team player. We win together and lose together
- Open to change and willing to learn
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We believe in rewarding our team. Here’s just a taste of what you’ll get:
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Free dog food – yes, really!
- Birthday day off
- Discounts at major supermarkets and retailers
- ShareSave scheme & enhanced pension contributions
- Death in service cover
- 24/7 virtual GP access
- Buy extra holiday if you need it
- Financial & legal support
- Free parking
- Employee referral scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Lincoln City FC ticket draws
- Long service awards
- Medical screening & care concierge
Important Info
- You must be eligible to live and work in the UK
- Due to site location, own transport is essential
Salary £14.46
- Potential Overtime - Paid at 1.5 x Per hour
Job Types: Shift Work, Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: 4 on 4 off – 6am to 6pm Days and 6pm-6am Nights.
A full job description is available upon request.
Salary to be discussed at interview stage
Please apply on Indeed or submit your CV & Cover Letter to: [email protected]
Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.