Gluing Operator - Cartons (Ref: PK8530)

NEW VACANCY! (PK8530)

GLUING OPERATOR - CARTONS

SOUTH EAST

Salary Guide £30K (Flexible for Right Experience) + 25 Days Holidays plus Bank Holidays + Onsite Parking

DAY SHIFT: Monday to Friday - 8.30am till 5pm
Possible Shift Work Available - 6am till 2.30pm & 2pm till 10.30pm

Our client has been established for over 40 years and specialise in producing a bespoke range of high-quality cartons, boards and trays for a range of market sectors including the food industry.

Our client is currently looking for a Gluing Operator to join their team. You will be ensuring targets and deadlines are met to achieve the orders, effectively manage and maintain the finishing machine while ensuring the smooth running of the production line.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the output of the processes with regard to speed and quality
• Products are manufactured to the specification required
• Leading and developing your crew to be successful in their individual roles
• BRC standards are maintained
• All paperwork is completed
• Health and safety procedures are adhered to
• Ensure all preventative maintenance targets are achieved
• Attend appropriate meetings as required
• Working with the Production and Shift Managers to address issues on the lines
• Train colleagues as required to fulfil the business needs
• Encourage knowledge flow between colleagues plus any other duties consistent with the position as directed
• Meetings are attended, input is given where required and outcomes are actioned
• Knowledge of the machines to understand if and when issues arise
• Assist with issues that may arise on the machines or with specific jobs
• Issues are solved and a record is made for future reference

Requirements:

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask
• Strong interpersonal, motivational and communication skills
• Strong understanding of the glue process
• Good understanding of quality standards
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, meet deadlines and handle a wide variety of responsibilities
• Treating all internal and external customers with kindness, dignity and respect
• Has undertaken in-house induction
• Completes compulsory training in approved timescales
• Demonstrates satisfactory working relationships and show respect for colleagues
• Maintains an acceptable work rate and completes duties in a timely way
• Works additional hours, if required, in order to discharge the company's obligations to its customers
• Good attendance and timekeeping
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Experience on Straight Line, Crashlock 4 Corner & 6 Corner - Bobst Experience preferable
• Nester/Tray Former experience or desire to train on
• Technical Certification in printing processes
• Previous flexographic printing or gluing experience
• Must have working knowledge of the use of a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)