Job Vacancies

Location : CBS South – Benfleet, Essex

Job Title            Machine Operator

Overall purpose of the Job

Responsible for all activities associated with running box making machines including setup, operation, cleanup, and continuous improvement to operations.

Reporting Line

Production Manager

Accountability

The machine Operator works within a team to operate the machine in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner.  The position holder will follow all pertinent ISO 9001 procedures & processes as well as Health & Safety standards and rules.

Primary Duties

• Set-up print and die cut sections of die cutter in accordance with proper setup techniques
• Ensure all bolts on cutting dies are in place and tightly secured
• Inspect anilox rolls for damage, before and after each run
• Inspect all dies before and after run to ensure that any necessary repairs are made before the next run
• Monitor box quality, including, but not limited to delamination, warp, correct size, and print
• Hand in maintenance work orders to management for needed repairs
• Adheres to production schedule and makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Manager
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed
• Maintain at all times the machine at expected housekeeping standards
• Follow all safety rules and procedures
• Troubleshoot when operating issue on machine occur
• Assists other departments and/or areas as requested by management
• Participates in any extra curriculum (training & development) activity deemed necessary by management
• Train other colleagues to pass on knowledge & expertise

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Basic computer skills for data entry
• Some box machine production experience preferred but training will be given
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English
• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Highly organized, detail orientated and self-motivated individual (proactive attitude)
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, learn quickly and follow established processes
• Good mathematical skills – understand basic algebra, able to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, volume etc. (add and subtract numbers, multiply and divide by 10’s and 100’s…)

Complexity and Creativity

• Ability to define problems, collect data/facts (observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources) and draw reasonable conclusions
• Ability to deal with various situations
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Judgment and Decision making

• Capable of prioritizing multiple tasks and deliver on tight deadlines
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions
• Able to provide and communicate sound information to Management

Supervisor Responsibility

This position does not involve any supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

To successfully perform the essential functions of this role it requires the ability to: stand constantly, walk constantly, frequent use of hands (reach with hands and arms), view computer monitor, speak and hear on a frequent basis. The role requires lifting up to 23kgs.  Vision abilities required to include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

To apply for this role, please forward your CV and details to Dave Pretty (DaveP@cbspackaging.co.uk)