Production Shift Operative

Job Description

Production Shift OperativeAlfreton, DerbyshireAbout Utz GroupUtz Group is searching for experienced Production Shift Operatives to work at our UK operations in Alfreton, Derbyshire.Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, our growth plans are on course, and we are expanding our manufacturing operation this year, resulting in a number of new vacancies.The Utz Group is an international specialist reusable plastics company with headquarters in Switzerland, and eight manufacturing facilities on three continents around the world.The UK site specialises in injection moulding, using state-of-the-art machinery and technology.This year, we continue to invest in new systems and machinery. We have a keen focus on wellbeing, safety and quality, in which this role is pivotal, based within our clean and modern purpose-built manufacturing and warehousing facility. We provide ongoing training and personal development. There is a friendly, "can do" professional team environment.What Utz Group Offers YouYou will enjoy a competitive remuneration package, which consists of the following:- Competitive salary above the National Living Wage- 10% guaranteed uplift in salary in exchange for working an additional 104 hours per year, plus additional overtime available if desired- 32 days’ holiday (including public holidays) and one extra day for your birthday- Company pension scheme on qualifying- EBIT based bonus scheme- Private healthcare - Life assurance - Ill health and bereavement pay- Fresh fruit and refreshments- Gifts, celebrations and social events- Long service awards- Clean, modern fully equipped kitchens/rest areas- Team building and social events- The opportunity to benefit from a company network covering Europe (Switzerland, Germany, England, France, Poland) the USA, Mexico and China- Free parking- Benefits portal including shopping and leisure discounts, employee assistance programme and resources for lifestyle, financial and wellbeingJob DescriptionThe main purpose of the role is post-moulding operations, which involves stacking products onto pallets, labelling and wrapping, and transporting the pallet to a holding area, using a pump truck.You will also be responsible for visual product quality checks. The role will involve some fabrication and printing, and the use of the wrapping machine.Special Qualifications/Experience Required- Basic literacy and numeracy- Experience of working within a production environment with a continuous production line- Experience within an injection moulding environment (preferred)Core Competencies- Communication - ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally, in English language, both verbally and in writing- Quality - ability to complete work correctly and on time in an acceptable format and have attention to detail- Customer focus - ability to focus on both internal and external customers- Passionate and trustworthyKey Requisites- Availability to work rotating 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday- Flexibility for overtime including weekendsPlease note, this role involves manual dexterity and repetitive physical and manual tasks.Please apply in confidence by selecting the button shown.Please advise us if you have any special requirements. Previous applicants need not apply and no agencies.Other organisations may call this role Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Production Operator, Production Technician, Manufacturing Technician, or Production Line Operative.This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.