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M4 Recruitment are looking for a Packing Operative on a Permanent contract for our prestigeous client based in Yattendon, West Berkshire.

Working as part of the packaging team, the successful candidate will be responsible for working on bottling, canning, keg and cask production lines. From start up to shut down, delivering packaged volumes on time whilst adhering to the highest levels of safety and quality.

The successful candidate will:

* Be responsible for working with the Shift Leader to execute the packaging plan.

* Be independently responsible for all Packaging operations including:

* Canning, Bottling, Kegging & Cask filling operations.

* Independently complete Line set up, change overs and line clearance.

* Ensure all production logs are filled out as defined to our external accreditation standards.

* Take personal and collective responsibility & ensure all production areas are well maintained and cleaned to the highest hygienic standards. Adopt a clean as you go policy.

* Ensure compliance to all relevant food acts and customer requirements for all products.

* Assist engineers with maintenance of the lines where required.

* Perform effective recording of machine downtime to identify improvement areas and drive efficiency.

* Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and help during internal and external audits.

Perform other duties as directed by the Packaging Shift Leader or Packaging Manager

EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCE AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

* Hold a Counter Balance Fork Lift Truck license or be willing to train to obtain one upon starting.

* Ability to successfully manage and prioritise their own workload, with a practical, hands on approach. .

* Ability to work independently but also collaboratively with managers and teams providing strong teamwork both within the packaging team and other departments.

* A ‘can-do’ attitude. Self-motivated to keep busy during quieter production times, periods of extended downtime etc.

* Familiarity with HACCP an advantage.

* Flexibility. This role may require switching between packaging departments and/or working shifts including night shifts in order to meet the demands of the business.

* Good communication skills both written and verbal (English language required).

* Knowledge of using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

* A strong mechanical aptitude and ability to problem solve under pressure.

* Hold a clean, full driving license.

* Right to work in the UK.

* Ability to work out-doors and to regularly lift weights up to 15kg.

Hours of work - Monday to Friday - (Apply online only) / (Apply online only) on a shift rotation basis

Please note on a rare occasion you may need to work a night during peak times - (Apply online only)

M4 Recruitment are an employment business and operates as an equal opportunities employer. Permission to place an advertisement for the above mentioned role has been given by the company mentioned