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Conversion / Slitting Machine Operator
Location: Buxton, SK17 9RZ, Derbyshire
Salary: From £24,950,82 to £35,240,02 depending on experience plus attractive benefits package
Contract: Full time, permanent
Shifts: Shift work to support a 24/7 operation
About us
Saica is one of the leading European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard with a production of 2.5 million tons of paper. With more than 10,000 employees across Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and The USA, Saica Group has four business divisions: recycled paper production for corrugated cardboard (PAPER), recyclable materials recovery (NATUR), production of corrugated packaging (PACK) and flexible packaging (FLEX).
Sustainability at Saica begins with our values - we care, we value and we challenge.
About the role
The role is responsible for setting up and operating a conversion machine to slit, punch, Hot Needle, Laser, centre fold and trim a wide variety of film according to product type and job specification. Accountable for the Quality of finished product, running m/c in line with operational KPI's within a safe environment.
To apply for this opportunity, you will need -
Reliable, motivated, and enthusiastic about producing a quality finished
product to customer specification
Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and the capacity to work to demanding deadlines
Demonstrate being able to work as part of a team and be able to manage workload, operate machinery to allocated schedules without direction
Be keen to learn new skills and be able to demonstrate a flexible attitude.
Have a high level of attention to detail
Demonstrate personal accountability and have a right first time' approach.
Have relevant experience in a manufacturing role
Have Maths and English GCSE at a minimum grade of 4 or equivalent
Main Responsibilities
Operate the slitting machines
Ensure Health, safety & environment policies and procedures are adhered to
Follow company specifications and S.O.P.'s
To ensure that the process manager/team leader is kept informed of any production issues that may affect Quality, safety or performance.
To monitor machine performance and report any maintenance concerns or repairs by verbal, and or TCard communication
Engage with following shift ensuring smooth transition from 1 shift to the next
Complete production paperwork accurately and on time and ensure data is logged correctly on EFI system
Provide overtime cover for colleagues as is necessary and reasonable
To undertake any reasonable requests as directed by the team leader or management.
What we offer:
Ongoing training and development
Funding for role specific professional qualifications
Banded salary grades to support progression
253 hours holiday a year, inclusive of Bank Holidays
Full uniform / PPE supplied
Discretionary bi-annual bonus scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Tech Scheme
Buy & Sell Holidays
Fresh fruit baskets every 2 weeks
Flu and eye test vouchers
Saica is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, so if you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then please click Apply and submit your up to date CV and covering letter for consideration.
No agencies please.
