Palletiser Operator - Shifts

Barnsley Plant

Role description

Operate glass container packaging equipment and reports any malfunctions or defects to maintain efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with Company Health and Safety Procedures in order to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and those around you plus housekeeping in accordance with Company Hygiene Rules
• Check that containers are packed using correct materials and labelled correctly in order to meet customer requirements and comply with packaging specifications.
• Observes the packaging equipment and report any mechanical malfunctions or container defects that may occur to correct personnel.
• Record any occurrences during the shift.
• Assist after job change to establish and maintain effective operation of packaging equipment.

Required skills / qualifications:

• Interpret Packaging Specification information.
• Ability to pack glass manually in event of equipment failure.
• Observational Skills
• Ability to communicate.
• Ability to recognise and respond to: Basic mechanical malfunctions and Container defects.
• Understanding of terminology relating to: Defects, specifications and process

What we offer

Competitive salary based on Grade 4 of the harmonised pay scales; Salary min £34,000 - £37,298 max. (inclusive of shift allowance)

Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions 

5 Crew shift rota compromising of 2x12hr days and 2x 12 hr nights with 6 days off.

Holidays built into the shift rota.

An environment where we support the development and progression of

our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business.

opportunities.

Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle

to work scheme.

Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period. 

Role Profile available on request.

This role is open to internal and external applicants.

Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

• Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

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