Keelings is hiring experience Machine Operators for full time roles in St. Margaret's, Co. Dublin.
Shift Pattern: 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm/10pm-6am You will be expected to work all of the above shifts, rostered any 5 over 7, including weekends and nights depending on business requirements.
There is a night premium and Sunday premium.
Main Responsibilities Machine Operation Ensure the team is working to achieve maximum efficiency based on the defined machine potential Carry out change in line with defined roles and responsibilities and the formal process.
Set up packaging for the line as required to minimize downtime Set up printers as required.
Reconcile the recorded units on the weight recording system vs what was physically produced and escalate if necessary.
Start and stop the line with production run size.
Ensure correct programs are selected on the relevant systems inputting the correct run size including weight checkers.
Validate calibration of Marco scales at the start of shift and record on relevant documentation.
Check packs during production to ensure finished goods meet customer specification in terms of quality and presentation.
Ensure all scales are tarred correctly before the start of every run as applicable.
Plan and prepare the heating of the sealing tools in line with the production plan in order to minimize downtime where applicable.
Carry out spot check on weights and record as required.
Packaging and Labels Ensure that right packaging is available in advance of the change over at each packing side.
Check over the line side supply of packaging at start of shift to ensure you have a sufficient supply and escalate to a Team Leader if necessary Ensure that the required label samples are being taken for verification and leave in provided folder.
Ensure that all waste packaging is collected in to bins provided.
Cross check labels against raw material to ensure they are correct.
Keep a sample of the film/labels from every production.
Place in the relevant folder.
Check, sign off and collect labels from the label room Ensure that all issues which can't be resolved by you are escalated to a Team Leader or Packhouse Shift Manager.
Safety and Hygiene Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times and or escalate issues to Team Leader or Shift Manager for resolution.
Hygiene -packing areas/ machines must be maintained to Site Quality system standards Personal hygiene standards must be upheld at all times, ensure all team members on shift are compliant with this.
Quality- must ensure that product is handled and packed to ensure we supply our customers with product that's meets the specification.
Ensure pre-op check is carried out before using any equipment/machinery.
Machine defects must be reported to a Team Leader as required and stop the line if needed.
Responsible for food safety, quality and integrity in your role specific tasks Responsible for conducting/supervising Critical Control Point verification checks (Metal Detection) where required Communication Close liaison with area FLT driver to ensure that raw material is available at machine for packing in a timely fashion and in advance of the changeover.
Conduct hand-over with colleagues detailing machine issues that have arisen ensure clarity of packing plan status.
Work in partnership with QA Team to keep the work area clear of finished goods.
Inform FLT of crates and boxes needed ahead of next production.
Work with FLT driver to keep the floor clear ensuring that everything is placed on the floor according to the defined layout.
Skills & Experience Required:
Previous experience as a Machine Operator in a production/manufacturing environment Excellent organization skills To support, drive and identify continuous improvement activities Flexibility to meet and support the demands of the business Capacity and willingness to learn To have ability to work on own initiative Ability to work under pressure Attention to detail Team player - strong communicator