We are recruiting for a Print Finishing Support Operative for our client in Southendon Sea, Essex. Operating within the factory, you will provide general support to the Finishing departments including packing. This role will spend much of the time organising the Finishing department and keeping it organised and tidy. In addition, you will be expected to assist the team carrying out a range of Finishing jobs including packing, core cutting and wobble and guillotining.
Applicants need to be flexible and are likely to have had Stores experience. The successful person will need to gain an overview of The FInishing department and must be able to think and plan ahead in order to keep the department organised.
He/ she will have skills relating to use of palletising equipment and electric work saving vehicles The job holder will be expected to lift weights in excess of 20 kilograms and to transport materials weighing up to 500 kilograms with the aid of a hand truck and electric hoist lifting equipment. Material from this equipment is generally destined for their machinery and customers which therefore requires extra vigilance to meet quality and hygiene standards.
Duties and accountabilities
1/ To provide assistance to the Finishing departments within the factory to help meet production schedules and output targets.
2/ To ensure that their equipment/work area is kept clean and tidy
3/ To ensure that all health and safety regulations are observed at all times
4/ To work as part of a team with a flexible approach to customer demands.
5/ To ensure that the BRC Technical Hygiene standard is observed at all times, the correct clean protective clothing are worn and that the highest levels of personnel hygiene are maintained
6/ To identify and transport materials to the allocated areas
7/ To report any maintenance or equipment defects to the supervisor and to a maintenance engineer
8/ Such other duties as required within the skill levels on a temporary or continuing basis
This is a permanent role and experience in a similar roles is required. Fork lift licence would be an advantage.
Hours Monday to Friday 8am-4pm
Salary £13.24 per hour (annual salary of £27,539 working a 40 hour week)