Production Support - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Novolex

Novolex

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Why Choose Us?
Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

It's true, we are very passionate about packaging and its purpose. But we are even more passionate about YOU; YOUR purpose, and YOUR opportunities for career progression in our rapidly expanding company (with even bigger growth ambitions)

For almost 50 years we've delighted many of Europe's largest retailers, food manufacturers and distributors with quality, innovative and sustainable packaging solutions because of the care and attention to detail of talented people like YOU.

And that's why we are now looking to add to the Waddington Europe family at our production site.

Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business.

Waddington Europe - a Novolex brand, is a European food packaging specialist.

We are a highly experienced and trusted supplier of food packaging solutions across a wide range of categories including bakery, dairy, fruit, produce, protein, prepared, food-to-go, confectionery, pet food and much more.

Environmental sustainability is at the heart of all our business decisions, and we are committed to minimising the impact of our activities on the environment.

We actively work with suppliers, customers and contractors to improve their environmental performance and source only from suppliers who meet our code of conduct.

How You'll Perform the Role
Waddington Europe has a vacancy for Production Support to work for Waddington Europe -Milton Keynes site.

It doesn't matter if you've no previous experience because we offer a full training programme. All we ask for is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Responsible for the servicing the production team efficiently, ensuring they have all the necessaries to complete their tasks.

This role is available on a fixed night shift shift pattern, working 7.5 hours per day, full time.

What We Need From You

Ensure relevant information is passed on to the next shift
Ensure correct labels are printed for all machines that are used in production halls
Ensure correct data is recorded on relevant paperwork, production, and quality sheets
Ensure correct instructions and settings are followed as per SOP regarding shrink wrapping machines
Ensure work areas are kept clean, free of obstructions and hazards
Ensure correct pallets, cartons, boxes etc. are issued on all machines and any damaged items are stored and dealt with correctly
Complete daily checklist as and when required, follow up on any issues that need attention
Assisting production when needed, covering breaks, training, etc
Comply with all policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment is maintained
Abide by the company's environmental and quality management procedures
Ensure materials are segregated to reduce waste wherever possible and avoid cross contamination or other debris
Ensure waste is removed and disposed using the most costeffective process
Carry out any reasonable duties if request that are within your abilities, irrespective of grade/skill level
Ensure all waste is weighed where requested
Ensure that PPT Inspection Pads are filled in correctly
Correctly rejecting material and following reject material procedures
Be able to operate the granulating machines
Empty waste bins into the compacter as and when needed
Communicate in a timely manner with warehouse ensuring that all required stock for production is continually available

What You'll Get From Us Benefits**With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Below is an example of some of the benefits we offer:

Bike to work scheme
Company pension as well as salary sacrifice open to ALL employees
Employee Assistance Programme offering free legal, financial and mental health advice
Life Assurance from day
Long Service Awards for each 5 years of service
Above minimum holiday allowance (with Bank Holidays on top)
Company sick pay after 6 months
Onsite parking
Mental Health first aider onsite
Bonus' and incentives available
Company enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption leave
Refer A Friend scheme
Company social events
Onboarding bonus (terms and conditions apply)
Fully funded professional qualifications

Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritises support for