Factory operative

Factory Operative Location: Musselburgh, EH21 6SY Salary: GBP22,425 - GBP27,300 per annum, DOE + Benefits! Contract: Full time, Permanent Hours: 0900 ndash; 1700, Monday ndash; Friday We are Quantum Packaging; we are now recruiting and we want you! We provide flexible food packaging for the big players ndash; Marks and Spencer rsquo;s, Pizza Hut, Nando rsquo;s, McDonalds and more! We are growing year on year, continuing to invest in our staff and grow as an organisation, over the last few years we have increased our revenue by circa 35%, this is the opportunity that you have been looking for. We are now recruiting for a Factory Operative to ensure the efficient transition of goods through the production environment from goods intake through to dispatch. You will maintain factory cleanliness and continue to ensure goods are ready for dispatch on time. In addition to this as our Factory Operative you will be responsible for: * Preparing pallets for dispatch. * Wrapping boxes and reels for dispatch. * Getting out stock for next jobs. * Stock checks and movements. * Making polymer mixes. * Making primer mixes. * Intaking goods. Inspecting and recording on good in. * Loading goods and recoding on goods out. * Ensuring factory laundry is ready for collection and put away. * Keep records of approved and defective semi-finished or final products. * Use of forklift to move raw materials, semi-processed and finished goods. * Keep production area and factory grounds clean and tidy to a high standard. Monitor cleanliness of administrative offices. * Keeping factory cleaning stations and bathrooms toped up with supplies. * Basic laboratory work. * Sorting defective goods. * Assisting on extrusion line by dealing with waste and opening pallets. Skills Qualifications * Proven experience as a factory operative. * Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear). * Attention to detail with great teamwork and communication skills. * Basic computer literacy. * Physical stamina and strength. * High school diploma or equivalent. It would be great if you had a valid forklift drivers license but this is not essential. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on ldquo;APPLY rdquo; today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance. No agencies please