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Are you an experienced assistant production or manufacturing operative or machine operator looking for a new role that offers varied tasks and a great range of benefits?
We are looking for an assistant Mill Operator to join our team. You will be responsible for assisting with one of our high-speed converting lines and Rewinder, ensuring efficient operation with minimum wastage in accordance with customer specifications.
If you have experience in a factory or manufacturing environment and operating a forklift truck, we want to hear from you!
This role will initially be days based 8am -4.30pm but will the move on to shifts of 2 days followed by 2 nights then 4 days off on successful completion of training.
About the Role
The focus of this assistant Mill Operator role is to operate the Core Winder & Packaging line. Ensuring efficient operation with minimum wastage in accordance with customer specifications and the converting line output. To maintain a high standard of housekeeping, whilst in accordance with all Health and Safety procedures, policies and standards.
assistant Mill Operator duties include:
- To Operate, assist, monitor or Direct the Packaging Line to resolve any issues.
- To fully understand the entire Packaging process including loading and unloading of film reels.
- To assist the converting line process to get the best results possible.
- To Operate, assist, monitor or Direct the Core Making Line to resolve any issues.
- To perform Safety Checks and record correctly the results
- To complete the necessary Safety and Housekeeping duties.
- o be able to safely wrap, unwrap, weigh, stack, move, load and unload wagons.
- To provide suitable and sufficient cover for the Warehouse Operator in their absence.
- To have a good understanding of the Warehouse procedures.
This Assistant Mill Operator role would suit candidates with experience as a Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Machine Operator, Factory Operative, Forklift Driver, or similar role. If this sounds like you, apply today!
Benefits
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Free company products
- Free on-site parking
- Retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
- Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
- Free early access to pay scheme
Essential Skills
- Forklift truck experience
- Right to work in the UK
- Able to commute within 1 hour
- Experience in a factory or manufacturing environment
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in maths, English, and IT
- Basic IT skills and experience with Microsoft Office
About Company
Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.
Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.
Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.
We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.
We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.
DE&I
At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.
