Packing & Machine Operator

POSITION SCOPE
To safely operate, maintain and improve a packing line to meet the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) plan cost effectively and to agreed customer requirements.

SHIFT: Mon-Friday

• Week 1 - 3 dayshifts (We,Th,Fr)
• Week 2 - 3 nightshifts (Mo,Tu,We)
• Week 3 - 2 dayshifts (Mo,Tu) & 2 nightshifts (Th,Fr)
• Revert to Week 1 etc.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate packing line(s) and other offline equipment to safety, environmental, quality, hygiene and output standards
• Complete required quality checks, compare results against specified parameters and follow Company Quality procedures for action where required
• Adjust plant when appropriate to ensure agreed specifications are maintained
• Use FLT’s to supply lines with packaging equipment
• Use knowledge and experience to anticipate problems where possible and to solve problems when they do occur using relevant CI tools
• Record quality and performance data, and monitor line performance trends and material usage taking corrective action where appropriate
• Clearly communicate handover information and issues within packing team of Operators and Maintenance Technicians
• Involvement in continuous improvement projects where appropriate

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Keyboard skills and IT aptitude to input and access data
• Verbal & written communication skills to accurately describe problems, causes and solutions
• Planning skills to ensure routine activities can be completed
• Positive attitude and commitment
• Attitude of continuous improvement
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Positive and proactive contributor in a team environment

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company.

Service Excellence - Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services. Efficiency and Sustainability - Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment. Value-Add - create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.