Extrusion Operative

Location: Haslingden

Rate of pay: £13 to £15 an hour, depending on experience

If you enjoy working as a Machine/Production Operative or would like to embark on a new challenge and want a career with a well established reputable company with great benefits, this is the role for you . .

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Here’s What You Can Expect To Be Doing:

The extrusion department consists of several blown film lines including mono, co-ext and barrier machines, and runs a variety of materials, blends, and products to meet customer requirements. The successful person will set up production equipment as effectively as possible and contribute to the shift, meeting demands in terms of production, waste, quality, housekeeping and health & safety.

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As a Machine Operative you will play a pivotal role in creating high quality products for our customers. You will be:

• Setting and operating machines, working on a production line
• Regularly checking machines during operation to ensure the highest quality of product is produced
• Labelling and packing items ready for dispatch
• Conducting quality checks of the product
• Meeting production targets
• Completing production paperwork
• Completing daily checks
• Follow Safe Working Practices
• Adhere to Health & Safety and environmental procedures and regulations

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A Few Things About You:

Blown Film Extrusion Experience - desirable

You must be a team player, be self-motivated and be able to demonstrate a sense of urgency and self-discipline to get the work done as you will play a key role in providing excellent service to our customers.

You will also have a great eye for detail as Quality is very important to us.

Ideally you will have experience working as a machine operator. Full training will be provided

You must also be comfortable working flexible hours on a continental shift pattern, working days, nights, and weekends. This role requires standing for long periods.

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When You’ll Be Working:

You will be working a rotating 4-week pattern, working rotating days and nights, hours from 07.00am/19:00pm to 19.00pm/07:00am.

You will be working 12 hour shifts (stood up).

It is an average 38.5 hour working week.

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Who We Are:

Flexipol has been running over 30 years and during this time the business has grown steadily each year, providing long term secure employment.

The company is BRC certificated and is an approved food packaging supplier to key manufacturers in the UK and internationally, such as those in the Marks and Spencer supply chain.

The Company prides itself on its innovative approach to product design and manufacturing, along with an excellent reputation for high-quality customer service.

We believe that our success is due to our unique blend of technical collaboration, innovation and extraordinary service and most importantly, the skills, team work and dedication of our employees.

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Why Work For Us:

• Weekend Shift Allowance of 1.5 on basic pay for working between Friday 19:00 to Sunday 19:00
• Overtime paid at 1.5
• Weekly Pay
• Length of Service Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Scheme

This role is being advertised externally and is also open to all current employees, agency, and contractors.

Flexipol is an Equal Opportunities and Age Positive Employer

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience working as a Machine Operative?
• Do you understand you will be working a continental shift pattern, covering days, nights and weekends?
• Do you have the legal right to work in the UK?
• Do you have Blown Film Extrusion Experience?

Work Location: In person