Production Operator

Due to ongoing company growth, we are seeking an experienced Production Operator to join our team at Mallows Bottling. Founded in 2021, Mallows Beverages has fast become a key player in the UK spirits scene, with over 30 product and business awards to its name. We have recently expanded to producing soft drinks, too. Our distillery and contract bottling production facility is situated in Coedely, Rhondda Cynon Taf. Here we create our brands as well as contract bottling for customers from across the UK - we are a BRCGS A* site.

If you love working in the drinks industry & want to make a difference, we look forward to meeting you.

THE ROLE:

Within this role you will be responsible for the preparation, bottling, packaging and handling of a range of dry goods, finished goods and bulk liquids, using company approved standard operating procedures, whilst abiding with all relevant company policies for health & safety, hygiene and quality to ensure that these products comply with the agreed specification and are prepared in time to satisfy the production programme.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE COMPETENCIES:

• To be aware of products to be run at the start of each shift and ensure the correct labels are available.
• To ensure specification sheet is always followed.
• To ensure all bottling is conducted in accordance with company hygiene requirements.
• To feed all line equipment magazines, excluding filling machines, with required materials including shrink film and labels.
• To have knowledge of all operating screens/controls.
• To participate in line equipment changes as required.
• To identify and rectify basic faults on multi-wrapper, handle applicator, tray-packer, board-wrappers and associated labellers and conveyors.
• To ensure that materials are effectively used, and wastage is maintained within permitted levels.
• To ensure that the bottling equipment is maintained; feed machines with materials and undertake changeover for new SKUs.
• To follow any reasonable management instruction.
• To be aware at all times of the company health and safety policy. Ensure all processes are conducted in accordance with company hygiene requirements and the work area is clean and tidy.
• To highlight any consumable shortages to avoid unnecessary downtime.
• To ensure daily production programme is completed in the most efficient or priority order and react to any changes in the programme.
• To ensure maximum effective utilisation of machinery and run machinery at the correct speed levels.
• To ensure production administration procedures are properly and accurately completed within the requisite timescales that may involve use of SAP.
• To ensure that all tasks are done with the minimum product loss.
• To lift bags and containers up to 25kg and manually roll empty and full casks adhering to company health and safety.
• To ensure specification sheet and SOP are always followed.
• To assist in the training of other colleagues.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have previous experience in a food-manufacturing environment.
• Be self-motivated, dedicated, resourceful, adaptable, and flexible.
• Be a team player with good communication.
• Have the ability to freely contribute to continuous improvement and suggestions.
• Be punctual.
• Possess a good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Desire to undertake ongoing training.
• Preferably hold a current FLT license.
• Have the ability to work at heights.
• Have GCSE Level or equivalent education.

Our Values at Mallows Bottling:

We are a family business with strong values and a culture where employees feel engaged and have a strong sense of ownership. We understand what success means for the business and our customers - we are a training and learning company, we enjoy our work and have fun in doing so.

We have a set of 5 values that were created to explain what it means to be a member of the Mallows Family.

Drive and Determination – We constantly push ourselves to be our best, we focus on solutions and we arrive every day inspired to make an impact through our talents, passion, and hard work.

Teamwork & Collaboration – We win and lose as a team; we share knowledge and insights across the company to help each other grow individually and as a team.

Trust – We play to our strengths and acknowledge our weaknesses. Growth comes from being outside of our comfort zone. We expect 100% loyalty to the company and brands - nothing less will be accepted.

Honesty – We are honest, transparent, and committed to what’s best for our customers and our company.

Respect – We respect others' views and we communicate our views in a respectful way and treat people how we want to be treated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 26/04/2024