Production Operator

 

Job Title: Production Operator

Location: Musselburgh (Newhailes Industrial Estate)

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 39 per week (Monday – Friday)

Salary: £21,500 + benefits

AJ Connect is truly excited to be exclusively retained with Brodies 1867, part of the Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group to appoint a Production Operator. Based in their state-of-the-art manufacturing unit in Musselburgh.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will be helping to make tea, coffee and chocolate products supported by the guidance and supervision of experienced members of the production team. Teamwork is key – You will be part of a relatively small production team, and this means getting involved, working together, and caring for your teammates.

The Responsibilities will include:

Oversee Machinery

• Following training, adjusting, and monitoring roasting, packing, and filling equipment. Attending to machines so they operate correctly and produce the desired results.
• Machine Administration – Logging any action inclusive of all service requirements or breakdowns.
• Maintaining accurate machine record keeping

Inspecting Finished Goods

• Inspecting on a timely and agreed schedule.
• Acting as Quality Control by examining output to ensure finished goods adhere to agreed standards.
• If a defect is identified, troubleshooting where the error is occurring and rectifying in order to eradicate future faults.

Month End

• Ensuring accurate month-end inventory counts of raw materials and packaging.
• Highlighting stock replenishment requirements.

Understanding Deadlines

• Operating to agreed output goals, ensuring sufficient quantities to meet delivery / order fulfilment obligations.

Reporting

• Submitting/Filling production records on actual result including data for asset effectiveness.
• Reporting on daily activities such as changeovers, breakdowns etc.
• Inform managers about potential production gains or losses.

Maintain a Safe Environment

• Abide by workplace and governmental guidelines (Safe systems of Work) to reduce the chance of injury to themselves and others.
• Production operators should be comfortable operating roasting, filling/bagging machines subject to suitable training.
• Wear proper safety gear (PPE) as required and operate a ‘Clean As You Go’ policy in their area.

Train

• Operators are willing to train on new equipment or techniques and may also be assigned to get new hires ‘up to speed’.
• Able to absorb and to explain things thoroughly, monitoring newer employees progress as required.

General Administration

• Collating and filing production records.
• Ensure all processes and procedures are documented.
• Adopt a continuous improvement approach to all processes and procedures.

Please note that responsibilities may be added or varied to respond to the demands of the business.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience of coffee roasting, filling/bagging machines would be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of basic food hygiene and quality systems.
• Ability to do repetitive tasks; detail-oriented; understanding of industry and safety standards.
• Physically fit.
• Good spoken and written communication skills.
• A team player who integrates easily and communicates positively.
• Able to demonstrate initiative.
• Positive and resourceful approach to solving issues.
• Organised with a methodical approach.
• Computer competent. Production operators sometimes must enter data into the company’s system, keeping track of inventory, maintain effective records.
• Able to perform tasks with limited supervision.
• Good timekeeping
• Takes pride in their work and reaching production goals.

If you are interested, please apply directly and a member of our team will be in touch.

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