Production Support Operative EBM

About the role

You're an innovative thinker, passionate about the planet and eager to play a role in creating sustainable packaging that keeps the world healthy, fed and working. You'll be supporting the quality of production machines and ensuring continuity of material and boxes is maintained to keep the department running smoothly and efficiently. You will report to the Production Manager, and working hours depend on department: a 3‑week rotating shift (6 am‑2 pm, 2 pm‑10 pm, 10 pm‑6 am).

• Carry out Post Production Quality Check in accordance with Work Instruction 10 using a PPQC stamp provided, seal boxes and place on the appropriate pallet.
• Always inform your Supervisor / Tech when a bottle is not to specification.
• Ensure the machines are running correctly and safely at all times (shutdown and make safe if necessary).
• Fill pallet labels clearly and correctly with all relevant information, and place on each pallet numerically.
• Place box labels numerically on each box.
• All full or finished pallets to be put out for warehousing.
• Check that there are always two material bins on each machine; where this is not possible, a probe is used in the single bin, and ensure that the material bins are correctly positioned behind the machines.
• Ensure that enough cartons are made each shift to cope with production demands in accordance with the 5’s tolerances for boxes made.
• Ensure that pallets are available in the designated areas and top up as required.
• Ensure that all full material scrap trays are taken from the production machines and put through to the material units at the end of each shift.
• Keep the work area safe, clean and tidy, and remove / empty waste bins as required.

The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not themselves justify the re‑evaluation of the post.

• Ability to work on one's own initiative to achieve objectives and take accountability for work/actions undertaken.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve team objectives.
• Wants to give good service, recognising the importance of customer satisfaction in their own work.
• Can follow instructions to ensure work is completed as required.
• Ability to undertake duties in every respect as laid out in the job description (further training if required).
• Desirable:
  Proven experience of working in a fast‑moving production environment.
• Desirable:
  Previous experience working as a Production Operative.

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays).
• Christmas shutdown.
• 3% pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Group income protection scheme.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme.
• Free hot and cold beverages with monthly “Sweet & Savoury” treats.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Free car parking.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Refer a friend.
• Discount on gyms.
• Bungay swimming pool.
• Christmas hampers.