Role Title
Machine Operator
Location
Canal Street, South Wigston, LE18 4PQ
Salary & Working Hours
Annual Salary: £29,607.60. Working Hours: Double Days. Week one 06:00 – 14:00, Week 2 14:00 – 22:00. (Green, yellow, red period payback: Red Period – 8 hours Monday to Friday; Yellow Period – 8 hours Monday – Thursday and 6 hours on Friday; Green Period – 8 hours Monday – Thursday with Friday payback – off work.)
Benefits
- 26 days holiday (increasing with service)
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Colleague Discount scheme
- Reward Gateway for benefits
- Happiness Hub – access to retailer discounts and much more
- Free onsite parking
- Long service awards
- Opportunities to volunteer at local charities
- Progress your career with us and become part of a team that thrives on working together to create quality products.
Responsibilities
- Report and resolve any issues related to machinery.
- Maintain high standards and a can‑do attitude in a dynamic team.
- Move lines across the factory as and when required.
- Stand in as a Grade 1 as and when required.
- Work effectively with other team members in the department.
- Carry out all pre‑start checks.
- Ensure the product meets the correct quality and specification.
- Understand equipment and machinery set‑up requirements.
- Complete changeovers according to procedure.
- Follow rework procedures as required.
- Track and maintain product consistency by adjusting machinery settings.
- Complete all documentation to the required standard.
- Maintain factory safety standards at all times.
- Complete shift handovers in line with area requirements and the agreed agenda.
- Support the training and development of colleagues and new employees.
- Ensure the team understands the daily task plan.
- Communicate with relevant persons to resolve issues.
- Take part in discussions on process improvements, including DSOP.
- Enter production data into Autostore at the end of the day.
- Replace film rolls on the wrapping machine.
- Adjust wrapper settings to maintain product quality and consistency.
- Perform regular weight checks to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Operate the Jam depositor and the main enrober (Grade 1).
- Carry out metal detection checks as per procedure.
- Carry out all CP / CCP checks as per procedure.
- Report any problems to the Team Manager/ATM.
- Undertake basic problem diagnosis, maintenance and root cause analysis.
Qualifications
- Understanding of good manufacturing practices and safety at work procedures.
- Interest in operating machinery (mechanically minded).
- Can work well with others and be open to learning and change.
- Remains steady and solution‑focused when facing setbacks.
- Can work flexibly and adapt to change.
- Essential: Experience in operating machinery (training will be provided).
- Desirable: Experience operating machinery is desirable; all training will be required.
Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
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