Machine Operator

About the Company

Responsibilities

• ● Follow all site health, safety and environmental rules, policies and procedures at all times to protect yourself and others in the workplace.
• ● Demonstrate safe working behaviours every day, encouraging others to do the same and challenging unsafe acts or conditions when seen.
• ● Identify and report health, safety and environmental hazards, near misses and unsafe situations promptly, taking appropriate action to reduce risk where required.
• ● Participate in regular safety, housekeeping and environmental inspections or audits and complete follow-up actions in a timely way.
• ● Carry out tasks in line with standard operating procedures and risk assessments and for which you are competent under your SOL.
• ● Contribute to and/or support reviews where required and/or contribute to the creation of new documentation where needs are identified.
• ● Comply fully with all relevant site controls, permits and environmental requirements linked to the production area.
• ● Minimise waste and environmental impact through good housekeeping and the correct handling, segregation and disposal of waste and hazardous materials.
• ● Follow all quality and hygiene standards, policies and procedures in your work area at all times.
• ● Demonstrate the expected quality and hygiene behaviours every day, encouraging others to do the same and challenging poor standards when you see them.
• ● Manufacture and rework products in line with quality procedures and standards to meet product quality targets while minimising waste.
• ● Take immediate action to address quality issues or abnormalities.
• ● Participate in investigations into quality non-conformances.
• ● Understand quality critical control points, ensure they are monitored, and raise any issues promptly.
• ● Customer Service
• ● Carry out pre-start checks to ensure the area and equipment are clean and safe, in line with procedures.
• ● Start-up equipment safely in accordance with procedures.
• ● Shut-down equipment safely in line with procedures.
• ● Review and understand the weekly production plan, and work with the planning team to keep it optimised.
• ● Ensure the area runs at optimal speed throughout.

Requirements

• ● GCSEs A-C or equivalent in Maths, English and Science
• ● Basic level of computing skills including MS Office and Excel
• ● Data interpretation and analysis
• ● Organisation and prioritisation skills
• ● Clear written and verbal communication skills
• ● RTITB Counterbalance trained with License in date or other Material Handling Equipment relevant to the role
• ● Practical creativity and Manual Dexterity
• ● Previous SAP experience
• ● The ideal candidate for this role displays the 4 Unilever behaviours in their work:
• ● Focus on what counts: Prioritize tasks that directly impact the safety and efficiency of the Production process. This could mean concentrating on high-priority packing lines or resolving bottlenecks in the automated systems. Show diligence by meticulously managing these tasks and taking personal accountability for their successful completion. Inspire others by consistently focusing on what matters most, such as ensuring timely and accurate order fulfilment.
• ● Deliver with excellence: Strive for high standards in every aspect of your work. This involves attention to detail and a commitment to quality in all operations, including monitoring automated systems for errors and ensuring timely line supply. Demonstrate responsibility by owning the quality of your work and going above and beyond when the opportunity arises to exceed expectations, such as optimizing workflows to improve efficiency.
• ● Stay 3 steps ahead: Anticipate potential issues before they arise, such as peak times for AGV movements, late plan changes or maintenance needs for automated equipment and organize your work accordingly. Be proactive in suggesting improvements to processes or workflows. Efficiently resolve challenges by staying vigilant and prepared for any disruptions, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth operations.
• ● Care deeply: Show genuine concern for the well-being of colleagues and the satisfaction of customers. This might involve maintaining a safe and clean working environment, supporting team members, developing yourself and others, and ensuring that customer orders are handled with care. Maintain high standards in safety and lead by example by consistently showing care and commitment, such as conducting regular safety checks and providing training on new equipment.
• ● By integrating these qualities, you not only embody the desired behaviours but also contribute to a more efficient, responsible, and supportive work environment in the Packing area.
• ● Strong communication and collaboration are essential in this role. You will work closely with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient and reliable delivery across the operation, including:
• ● Safety, Quality, Operations, Engineering and Planning teams
• ● Supervisors, coordinators and site management
• ● Contractors, visitors, stores, Unilever supply units, hauliers and third-party partners
• ● Distribution Centre colleagues
• ● You will be expected to communicate clearly, professionally and patiently with different audiences, adapting your approach to suit the situation and ensuring key information is shared accurately and on time.

Benefits

• ● Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.
• ● Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.
• ● Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever Unilever .
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