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Factory Technical Operator
An exciting time to join Barfoots! With our continued growth and on-going development, there has never been a better time to join us.
The Role:
Applications are welcome from committed, reliable and proactive individuals, capable of operating efficiently in a fast paced, dynamic working environment. Reporting to the Cell Leader you will be working within a team inside the factory overseeing the efficient and effective running of complex production lines. You will also be responsible for the overseeing of line operatives and agency workers, ensuring all data capture is timely and accurate and SIC (short interval control) is being implemented and acted upon.
The Hours:
This role will operate 4 days on, 4 days off, 12-hour shift pattern.
Please note this position involves working in a temperature controlled (3 to 5ºc) environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure H&S standards are adhered to whilst complying with the company H&S policies & to report all instances of risk. Reporting any health & safety issues to the Cell leader
- Ensure all staff have the correct role training to carry out assigned tasks
- Ensure that all products meet quality standards
- Set up, run and adjust machinery to the required specification. Be able to conduct basic pre-planned maintenance techniques in line with machines requirements
- To be able to run to targeted UPM over a minimum of two complex machines, a combination of Bagging lines, Flow wrap Lines, Lidding Lines, Mic Vac Lines, Automation Lines
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience of operating production machinery in a factory environment
- Previous experience overseeing a production line
- Previous FMCG or Food/Fresh Produce experience
- Strong communication skills
- English Level 3
- Good numerical and analytical skills
- Able to work under pressure & to deadlines
- Good organisational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
Benefits:
- Investors in People - Silver Award status.
- Company pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Employee assistance program
- Development opportunities
- Discounted leisure membership
- Discounted vegetable box scheme
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free onsite parking.
- Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications.
- Rapidly growing company
- Committed to Sustainability
