Moulding Machine Operator - Mackie’s of Scotland

Moulding Machine Operator

  • Job Title

    Moulding Machine Operator

  • Department

    Moulding

  • Location

    Westertown

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting into the Planning Manager, the Moulding Machine Operator is responsible for operation of area machinery and equipment as well as palletisation of product to highest standards of food production and health safety. Full training will be given.

Responsibilities

  • Setting up and running of semi-automated plastic moulding machines.
  • Meeting planning schedule requirements.
  • Responsible for managing colour and label changeover.
  • Operation of case & pallet shrink wrappers and label printers in a hygienic and safe manner.
  • Palletisation of cases in specific pallet configurations as per company procedures.
  • Complete quality checks accurately and in full.
  • Troubleshooting of machine issues as they arise.
  • Liaise with Engineering team as required.
  • General hygiene tasks in the area ensuring the company’s ‘clean as you go’ procedure is adhered to at all times.
  • Complete the operator training plan to ensure an understanding of the moulding process and a good understanding of the machinery involved.
  • Operator asset care duties with general maintenance of moulding area machinery and equipment.
  • Adherence to Mackie’s strict hygiene and PPE policies and ensure all Health & Safety regulations are adhered to.
  • Other reasonable duties requested in support of the general management of the business as required.

For more information please contact Diane Paton (Diane@mackies.co.uk)

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship; therefore, candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application

As the role is based in a location with limited public transport and links, applicants should have access to their own transport