Laminator – Flexible Packaging

Description

Laminator – Flexible Packaging

Location: Derby

Salary: Dependent on Experience

Shift Pattern: 6–2pm/ 2–10pm – Monday to Friday

About the business:

Our client is a leading print and packaging company that manufactures flexibles and sustainable solutions. Now looking for an additional Laminator to join the growing team.

Overview:

A Lamination Operative knows how to operate and set up a laminating machine and is responsible for producing finished goods to customer specified dimensions. The role supports operations in manufacturing to ensure that the Company Sales and Profit Targets are achieved and exceeded. The machine operative will work in a constructive manner, promoting co–operation with all site colleagues and always ensuring compliance of Health and Safety requirements.

Role:

Maintain all housekeeping standards to ensure care and maintenance of equipment and sustain an organized, clean work environment free from debris and hazards.Effectively set up and run a lamination machine to customer's specification.Ensure that all instructions for the safe operation of any equipment is followed, and PPE is worn, as required.Carry out pre–inspection and ensure any malfunctions of equipment or difficulties with any job are reported immediately to your direct manager.All quality guidelines must be followed accurately, and all specific customer requirements met as instructed. Ensure quality checks and standards are always maintained.Carry out daily water inspections.Carry out daily glue ratio checks and ensure they are recorded on the designated paperwork.Lamination Pads to be inspected prior to use and any sub–standard or damaged pads reported to the Production Manager.Coat weight checks must be understood and performed as per inspection sheet.Accurately record production dataMeet/exceed targeted standards and correct non–conformances.Perform preventative maintenance on machines as required in accordance with scheduled PPM. Any major hour PPM inform your direct manager.Work safely, following all safety policies and good working practice. Follow all procedures to ensure BRC & FSC requirements are adhered to at all times. Perform any miscellaneous duties requested by supervisor or management.Establish/maintain cooperative effective working relationships with a positive attitude to teamwork.Maintain Health and Safety standards throughout all areas of the business. Ensure to report all Health and Safety concerns, near misses and incidents to your direct manager and assist in the investigation of any such occurrences.

Requirements:

Previous experience of working with lamination machines is a mustKnowledge of flexible materialsPreviously from a flexible packaging backgroundUnderstanding of flexographic print is desirableWillingness to take a flexible approach to workMeticulous attention to detailAbility to remain calm when working under pressureStrong mechanical/technical skills and ability to run high–speed machineryGreat attention to detail and problem–solving abilitiesComfortable working in a fast–paced environmentReliable, proactive, and a strong team playerSolid organisational skills and a willingness to learnStrong communication skills (written and verbal English essential)Competent in basic IT systems

TO APPLY please email your full CV details and portfolio to us and we will be in touch. All applications are strictly confidential and your details will not be shared with any organisation without your express permission and consent.

Ad ID: 5418728146