Conversion slitter machine operator

Conversion / Slitter Machine Operator Location: Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LQ. Salary: GBP28,400 Contract: Full time, permanent. Shift patterns detailed below. With a presence in 11 countries and over 10,000 employees, Saica Group manufacture sustainable recycled paper, corrugated cardboard and flexible packaging as well as providing solutions for waste management and the recovery of waste. Our Flex division produces a range of flexible plastic films, with our site in Wigan manufacturing products for major food retailers and suppliers. About the role This candidate is responsible for setting and maintaining conversion machinery to slit, macro punch and micro perf a range of plastic film. Working in a safe and controlled manner in line with the required standards and operating procedures. You will be responsible for understanding the customer requirements for the product and ensuring that they are followed to the highest possible standard throughout the production run. We are ideally looking for employees that have machine setter/operator experience, but not essential as full training will be given. Skills and Attributes bull; Previous manufacturing experience bull; Ability to read and follow customer specification to set up the slitting machine to perform slitting, punch holes and hot needle perforation holes bull; Maintain quality during the production run including regular quality checks of samples bull; Operate processes in line with lean manufacturing techniques to maintain machine efficiency at all times bull; Bagging, labelling and palletisation of slit reels in line with customer requirements bull; Ability to work to schedules, utilising line side computer to follow a production plan bull; Working to the site clean as you go policy at all times bull; Completion of daily production report detailing shift/order output including weights and meterage calculations bull; Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards Rewards and Benefits bull; Competitive pay structure with opportunity for overtime bull; Shift pattern that benefits from 1 week off every month bull; Internal training courses bull; Auto enrolment in workplace pension scheme bull; Death in service of two years rsquo; salary The site operates a 24/7 shift system spread over four-week pattern. A willingness to work a shift pattern covering days, nights and weekends is essential. The role operates 12-hour shifts across a 4-week Continental shift pattern: bull; Week 1 ndash; 4 nights, 3 off bull; Week 2 ndash; 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights bull; Week 3 ndash; 3 off, 4 days bull; Week 4 ndash; 7 off What do we offer? bull; Friendly atmosphere bull; Progression bull; Employee of the Month Award (monthly and annually) bull; Holiday entitlement 21 days inclusive of Bank Holidays (increasing to 22 days after 2 years of continuous service) bull; Company Sick Pay Scheme (available after 12 months of continuous service) bull; Refer a Friend Scheme bull; Cycle to Work Scheme Interested? If you have a can-do, will-do approach to join a hardworking, dynamic, passionate, manufacturing team, please send your CV today