Polymer Sheeter Operator

Main Role

To work within the Finishing Department as a flexible team player, working across a wide range of production processes produce materials to a high specification free from defects. Activities including but not limited to:

• To operate various machines, conversion equipment, ancillary equipment and their associated quality and control systems safely and with due regard for the environment.
• To carry out the manual packing of sheeted and reeled paper.
• To ensure that the quality requirements for the tasks undertaken are met.
• Ensure all processes are fully and accurately recorded, entering appropriate data into the Information Systems where required.
• Ensure all defects are removed or flagged and recorded
• Maintain performance levels at all times; packing materials to required standard procedures
• To provide accurate stock recording and accurately completing of documentation where required
• Ensure waste levels are minimised.
• Meet production, quality, delivery, continuous improvement and safety targets in line with the company’s KPI’s
• Working to 5S principals ensuring machines and work areas are kept clean and tidy at all times

CAPABILITY (qualifications, experience and skills)

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience
• Manufacturing knowledge / experience
• Good manual dexterity
• Excellent numerical and literacy skills are essential.
• Attention to detail is paramount; a good team player with a with a flexible honest approach and willingness to learn
• Good organisational and problem solving skills
• Common sense approach in solving basic problems
• Knowledge of converting processes or equivalent manufacturing experience
• Understanding of quality system requirements

The first few months as a new incumbent to the position will attract training rates of pay until such a time when the employee is formally signed off as proficient and competent.