Job Description

Alfaplas Ltd is a leading manufacturer and printer of high-quality, sustainable flexible packaging solutions for over 30 years. With locations in Herefordshire and Port Talbot housing over 120 staff members, we specialize in delivering flexible and agile solutions that meet the evolving needs of FMCG brands across the Food & Drink, Horticulture, Personal Care, Pet Food, and Consumer & Household industries.

We are also proud members of the Sphere Group, one of Europe's top players in the food, household, and waste packaging industries.

There is a vacancy at our Hereford site for an experienced Slitter Operator or someone looking for a possible change in career with full on the job training provided.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the role will entail working as part of a team to ensure products are manufactured to the highest standard and continue to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities will include:

Operating one of four high speed slitting machines Reviewing works orders and production schedules Challenging machine speeds and monitoring scrap levels and set-up's Highlighting any QC issues to the Production Manager Ensuring all paperwork is kept up to date and products are labelled up correctly Ensuring all standard operating procedures are adhered to and reporting any safety incidents Completing daily inspections of your machine and reporting any potential maintenance issues to the Maintenance Department Manual handling Ensuring effective shift handover is carried out

What we are looking for:

A safety and quality focused individual who takes pride in their work with the ability to use their own initiative and has good organisational skills Previous experience of operating a slitting machine or working within the industry is preferable but full training will always be provided Excellent communication & numerical skills Ability to manage and deal with change in a fast moving and demanding environment whilst still maintaining standards set within the business Good attendance and time-keeping Knowledge of Microsoft Office would be beneficial A full UK driving license and a valid FLT counter balance certificate is preferable

Job type:

Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week with the option of overtime

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts on a rotating 3 shift pattern, including nights

Location:

Hereford, HR2

Salary:

Starting rate of 13.00p/h with this increasing to 13.50 p/h after 3 months.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applicants are required to provide the appropriate documentation at their interview in order for us to conduct a right to work check. Regrettably, we will be unable to progress your application without evidence of your Right to Work in the UK

Benefits:

Free on-site parking Life insurance 2 x salary Wellness programmes including EAP service Referral programme including counselling

Our Values

Everyone at Alfaplas Ltd share the following values:

Communicating Openly, Honestly & Friendly.

Maintaining absolute integrity and all times.

Collaborating with, supporting & respecting one another.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hereford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person