About the Role
MACHINE MINDER
We are looking for a Machine Minder
Lodge Farm, North Scarle, Lincoln
Shifts: 4 on 4 off – 6am to 6pm Days and 6pm-6am Nights.
Reporting to the Shift Manager, this role is responsible for packing processed (extruded) animal food, safely, to the required finished standard, as effectively as possible.
Key deliverables expected are:
You leave work in the same condition you arrive
You pack and palletize safe product for our customers, right first time, in a clean and controlled environment
You achieve the above, at the lowest possible cost by reducing waste, running the asset at the required speed, using your training and experience to resolve asset issues, and effectively escalating downtime for resolution by shift engineers
You work well with your peers and under the direction of the Shift Manager and the Lead Operative Packing, to undertake the above, and any other duties commensurate with the role
Main Duties:
Running a packing line incl. product feed, bagging, technical checks and recording palletization, and finished product transfer to warehouse via FLT
Undertaking product set up, incl. running adjustments to settings and parameters to achieve best possible efficiency
Once trained and competent, undertake basic maintenance activity in conjunction with shift engineers
Creating stock (finished product and WIP) on CEMEX (stock system)
Capture, segregation, and transfer of waste for rework
Clean as you go, and wider site cleaning as and when required
Requirements, Experience and Person Specification:
Manufacturing background. Preferably in food, pet food or FMCG
Food Safety L2
Awareness of BRC
IOSH Working Safely
Some awareness of CI tools and techniques
Can do attitude. Seeks a solution
Honest and empathetic with a sense of perspective
Team player. We win together and lose together
Open to change and willing to learn
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We believe in rewarding our team. Here’s just a taste of what you’ll get:
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Free dog food – yes, really!
Birthday day off
Discounts at major supermarkets and retailers
ShareSave scheme & enhanced pension contributions
Death in service cover
24/7 virtual GP access
Financial & legal support
Free parking
Employee referral scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Lincoln City FC ticket draws
Long service awards
Medical screening & care concierge
Important Info
You must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Due to site location, own transport is essential
Salary £13.34 to £16.50
Potential Overtime - Paid at 1.5 x Per hour
Job Types: Shift Work, Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: 4 on 4 off – 6am to 6pm Days and 6pm-6am Nights.
A full job description is available upon request.