NEW VACANCY! (PK8868)
LAMINATOR OPERATOR / TRAINEE LAMINATOR
YORKSHIRE
SALARY UP TO £37K (Depending on Experience) + Performance Related Bonus + Workplace Pension Contribution + Health Care + 25 Days Holiday with Bank Holidays on top
Shift Pattern: Weekly Rotating Shift Pattern
WEEK 1 - Monday to Friday - 6am to 2pm
WEEK 2 - Monday to Thursday - 2pm to 11pm & Friday - 2pm to 6pm
The training the hours will be Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm
Our client is a leading manufacturer of paper-based packaging solutions specialising in producing solid board and customised packaging made from recycled materials. Covering a wide range of sectors including food, retail and industrial markets.
They are currently looking for a Laminator to join their production department. You will be responsible for operating a laminating machine running solid board reels to laminate solid board sheets to specified quality standards.
*** OUR CLIENT IS HAPPY TO PROVIDE FULL TRAINING FOR A CANDIDATE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEARN TO OPERATE A LAMINATOR ***
Key Responsibilities:
Mix glue and maintain glue system for laminating machine while keeping areas clean
Safely loading laminating reels into reel stations to consume all reel to the core and monitor change overs, preparation, splicing and reel alignment, webbing & band tension
Making sure that the laminating quality is of the highest standard of accuracy, size and flatness required for converting
Ensure the machine is cleaned between orders and at the end of each day this includes rollers, glue section, waste skips, reel stations etc
Monitor and fine tune machine running speeds to make sure efficiencies are maintained consistently to achieve targets and customer deliveries
Handle all reels with care as any slight damage to reel can be extremely costly
Cut, position, and align reels according to manufacturing instructions
Perform visual inspections and run quality tests to include moisture test, measurements and flatness
Coordinate with Team Leaders and planning team to maximise reel changeovers/output
Reduce machine downtime by providing feedback to engineering teams to maximise running time and output
Weekly routine maintenance cleaning down machine to maintain high BRC standards
Working with the engineering team to grease and replace any worn parts, keeping work stations tidy and safe while adhering strictly to health and safety regulationsRequirements:
Previous hands-on experience in laminating solid paperboard or a related manufacturing
Experience within the packaging industry
Machine operating experience, ability to read and follow standard operating procedures and work instructions
An understanding of or previous experience of HACCP & BRC Compliance
Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on quality.
Team player with good communication skills and always prepared to help others
Physically fit and capable of working on your feet for extended periods while handling materials safely, able to cover a large operational footprint
KPI focused on delivering the required outputs for customer