Packaging Operator

Seniority Level:

Primary purpose and function of position:

To undertake daily / weekly / monthly activities in order for the Packaging Department to meet KPI requirements for cost, quality, service and behaviours through agreed ways of working.

Main Characteristics:

The job requires the consistent execution of routine tasks (daily / weekly / monthly)

• Within agreed ways of working.

• To agreed timescales.

• With attention to detail.

• As part of a Team

Scope:

Packaging Department area within scope:

• From start to end of Packaging Operations, including raw materials

• From BBT to final packaged product

Key Contacts:

Departmental Manager, First Line Managers, Process Engineers, Multi Operators, Local union representatives, Occupational Health Advisor

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with all Statutory & Legal requirements

• Comply with all Safety, Health & Environment requirements

• Comply with any appropriate packaging or food hygiene safety regulations as defined by policy or legislation, such as HACCP

• Comply with all Product & Process Quality requirements

• Comply with all Housekeeping, Cleaning & 5S requirements

• Comply with basic asset care requirements. This is a requirement for all operators, not just those that previously had the Asset Care grade

• Operate Packaging Equipment in order to ensure the department delivers finished goods of the right quality, at the right time and at the right cost to the logistics department

• Undertake improvement activities to ensure the department meets all of it's KPI (Key Performance Indicators) Targets, such as Short Interval Control (SIC)

• Undertake training for new skills & tasks within Packaging Department in line with PDP's. The primary objective being to up-skill those with fewer skills.

• Undertake any packaging related tasks, as directed by the First Line Manager.

• Attend Meetings & Briefings as necessary.

• Comply with all documentation and transactions required to operate and improve performance in the department.

• Ensure that all internal customer requirements are met.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Competencies:

Education:

English & Mathematics Standard Grades or equivalent.

Engineering based qualification preferred.

Experience:

Packaging with some Engineering experience an advantage - Autonomous Maintenance.

Technical competencies: (Job related)

All operational training to be able to do the role is provided

FLT License where appropriate (Keg Palletiser)