To be responsible for the Set Up and effective operation of the process machinery in order to achieve production targets and quality standards. To adhere strictly to Hygiene, Health & Safety requirements and maintain safe working practices.
Shift pattern: Twilight Shift . Hours of work: 18:00-02:00.
Department: Freezer Pack
Duties/ Responsibilities
- To set up the machinery ready for production; make a thorough check of all process machinery, ensure all guards are in place and functioning correctly.
- To ensure that Hygiene and Health and Safety procedures are followed at all times.
- To ensure the correct product and equipment is available prior to start up so that the line is ready to commence production at the appointed time.
- To continuously monitor machinery to ensure it is running correctly and safely during production and to identify and report any mechanical faults or problems immediately to the Department Manager.
- To continuously monitor the quality of the product and to liaise with QA when appropriate.
- To calculate throughputs and ensure correct throughput is obtained for the product being run
- To ensure wastage of product or materials is kept to a minimum by making sure machinery is set up properly and baskets / dolavs are positioned appropriately along the line.
- To undertake cleaning duties of machinery on a daily basis.
- At shift changeover ensure all relevant information and documentation concerning the line is passed on to the incoming shift.
- At the end of production, to remove any cutting blades and make the machine safe.
- At the end of production, to ensure all machinery is empty of product and remove this to designated storage areas.
- To maintain all paperwork and ensure all relevant information/documentation concerning the machinery is passed to the oncoming shift.
- In the event of a fire alarm, to shut down all designated process machinery before leaving the building.
- To perform any other duty required in other areas as directed by your Department Manager.