Production Operative

We’re currently hiring for a Production Operative to join a friendly, family run manufacturer based in Macclesfield.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced machine operator to join a skilled extrusion team, ensuring products are produced and packaged in accordance with the production plan and safe systems of work.
What’s on offer?
* £12.71 per hour
* Rotating shifts (6:00am – 2:30pm / 9:30am – 6:00pm)
* 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Free on-site parking
What will you be doing as a Production Operative?
* Monitoring and managing line output rates, utilisation, scrap levels, quality issues and yield against plan/targets on each line
* Contributing to process improvements including product quality and reduction of waste/scrap
* Setting and operating extrusion machines and tooling’s, working to bespoke customer specification
* Assist on order and blend changes; complete filter and die face cleans as required
* Carrying out daily checks on machines, reporting faults and follow-up repairs
What do you need?
* A minimum of 3 years’ hands on experience running a similar process
* Experience and knowledge of blown film extrusion process would be an advantage
* Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Apply today for consideration or speak with Meg at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.
KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted