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Packaging Print Finisher
£29,384
Wigan

We are working with a flexible packaging company in Wigan. Due to growth, they are now seeking a print finisher to join their team!

You will work on the continental shift pattern, with a mixture of days and nights and the shift pattern benefits from 1 week off every month.

We are ideally looking for employees that have machine setter/operator experience, but not essential as full training will be given.

The Role

Setting and maintaining conversion machinery to slit, macro punch and micro perf a range of plastic film

Working in a safe and controlled manner in line with the required standards and operating procedures

Understanding the customer requirements for the product and ensuring that they are followed to the highest possible standard throughout the production run.

Maintain quality during the production run including regular quality checks of samples

Operate processes in line with lean manufacturing techniques to always maintain machine efficiency

Bagging, labelling and palletisation of slit reels in line with customer requirements

Working to the site clean as you go policy at all times

Completion of daily production report detailing shift/order output including weights and meterage calculations

Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards

 The Person

Previous manufacturing experience

Ability to read and follow customer specification to set up the slitting machine to perform slitting, punch holes and hot needle perforation holes

Ability to work to deadlines

Enthusiastic and a willingness to learn

Salary & Benefits

A generous base salary of £29,384 is available for this role. Overtime is regularly available and is paid at an enhanced rate.  Plus, benefits including genuine progression opportunities, death in service, ongoing support and development, employee of the month, company sick pay scheme after 12 months’ service, cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers and more!

Conversion Operator | Slitter Operator | Flexible Packaging | Print Finisher | Machine Operator