Machine Operator - Slitter

Job Advertisement: Machine Operator

About Us: Established in 1889, we are a global leader in the design and manufacture of closure liners and flexible packaging for various industries including food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, personal care, household, and industrial applications. Our commitment to technical innovation, quality products, and exceptional customer service has made us a trusted name in the industry. With operations spanning across multiple countries, we are poised for continued growth and profitability.

Position: Machine Operator Join our production team at our Slough factory as a Machine Operator. In this role, you will operate machinery assigned by the shift supervisor, ensuring efficient and safe production while adhering to planned schedules and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery efficiently and safely.
• Run and maintain production of extrusion, coating lamination, and printing, ensuring adherence to safety and quality procedures.
• Perform slitting of materials into tapes as per customer requirements, following strict quality procedures.
• Operate all production lines after appropriate training.
• Support cross-training of team members.
• Cover holiday and sick shifts as needed.
• Process materials through the ERP Styeline system.
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs and instructions.

Essential Skills and Characteristics:

• Safety-conscious, conscientious, self-motivated, and confident.
• Basic numeric and literacy skills for accurate data recording.
• Proficient in moving and managing materials using electric pump trucks and forklifts.
• Ability to handle heavy equipment.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow production plans and SOPs.
• Driven to meet production targets.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the work area.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• Fluency in English (spoken, written, and reading).

Location and Schedule:

• Based in our Slough factory.
• Work on a 3-rotation shift pattern: Early (6am - 2pm), Lates (2pm - 10pm), Nights (10pm - 6am) Monday to Friday.

Key Initiatives:

• Adherence to core values.
• Completion of company-provided safety and quality training.
• Train on 5 slitters; become a qualified slitter operator on at least 1 within 3 months and on an additional slitter by the end of 12 months.