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Do you want to work for a progressive organisation with a good history, who makes a product that our customers want and need.
Are you looking to continue or establish a career in manufacturing? Then look no further, this could be the job for you.
We are looking for permanent machine operator to join our production team.
This is a days-based role working 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday. The role offers varied tasks and a great range of benefits including potential career progression.
if you have experience in a factory or manufacturing environment and operating a forklift truck, we want to hear from you!
Job Opportunity
The aim of this role is to be able to operate 2 machines, high speed converting lines and a rewinder, with full training being given. To ensure efficient operation with minimum wastage.
main duties
- To operate the rewinding machine, converting parent reels from 1 ply product into 2 ply.
- Making sure product is made to the right specifications and to the right quality.
- completing and maintaining production logs on the pc.
- booking in reels onto the SAP system to ensure they are dispatched correctly.
- moving reels via FLT into the correct warehouse.
- complete housekeeping audits using CMS system on handheld device.
Essential Skills
Forklift truck experience is desirable.
NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English
Basic IT skills and experience with microsoft office.
Previous experience in manufacturing or production, or as a machine operator in an FMCG environment is desirable but not essential.
experience of maintaining high standards and carrying out quality assurance testing is desirable.
About Company
Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.
Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.
Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.
We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.
We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.
DE&I
At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Free company products
- Free on-site parking
- Retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
- Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
- Free early access to pay scheme
