Packing Machine Operator

Position: Packaging Machine Operative

Location: Co.Louth

Salary: €14.90 per hour

Staffline are delighted to announce we are now recruiting for our client due to company expansion. We are on the hunt for a pouch packaging machine operator to assist in maintaining a high level of quality production and speedy service. The ideal candidate should be a team player with a positive and flexible attitude and preferably have experience working in an efficient and fast-paced manufacturing role.

Description of Duties

• Set up and operate Pouch machine and support equipment to form pouches of printed/laminated/unsupported flexible plastic film for use in food packaging.
• Operating within a two or three shift basis.
• Setup and operate trim winding units.
• Reads entire job ticket for information required for the set up and running of production order.

• Retrieve all necessary components such as bag and gusset formers, side seals and zipper crush die sets, zipper application dies and zipper spools, case labels, etc.
•  Must possess the ability to read and understand the job specifications to ensure the finished product meets all customer expectations.
• Manage any machine malfunction in terms of mechanical/electrical issues.
• Identify and remove defects found in production and communicate to QA
• Responsible for quality control. Make adjustments, as necessary, during production ASAP to minimise waste of raw materials and time. 

• Ensure the machine is operating in a safe condition with all safety equipment operational.
• Adhere to all H&S Guidelines.
• Ensure that the finished product is properly labelled and documented to provide traceability.
• Ensure that the finished product is properly packed according to specification.

• Ensure a clean and safe work area including strict line clearance protocols.
• Optimize safety (food and workplace), quality, yield, and productivity
• Complete production paperwork.
• Use a computer to set machine / retrieve job data information
• Perform job roll changes / clear machine jams / adjust machine settings as required to ensure acceptable quality pouch is produced.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Skills

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organisational and multitasking skills
• The ability to prioritise your workload using initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail
• A thorough and methodical approach to your work

• Team player, positive, flexible attitude
• Computer literacy, mechanical and electrical skills are all an advantage for the roles.
• Strong awareness of safe work practices
• Good Problem-solving skills
• Full driving license and own transportation an advantage

Only applications with a valid CV will be considered. Successful candidates will be contacted via phone or email.