Palletiser Operator – Added Value Department

- 5 Crew Shifts

Doncaster Plant

Role description

To operate glass container packaging equipment and report any malfunctions or defects to maintain efficiency and quality. 

Responsibilities:

• Check that containers are packed using correct materials and labelled correctly in order to meet customer requirements and comply with packaging specifications 
• Observe the packaging equipment and report any mechanical malfunctions or container defects that may occur to supervision 
• Repair any basic faults and jam ups, with the packaging equipment, if possible, or report immediately to supervision 
• Complete and record APS checks to provide an accurate reference point 
• Assist after job change to establish and maintain effective operation of packaging equipment 
• Rework / repack of production as requested by the QC Foreman and carry out housekeeping as required in line with the Company’s Health & Safety and Hygiene regulations 
• Carry out packed ware audit quality checks 

Required skills / qualifications:

• Ability to interpret Packaging Specification information and pack glass manually in event of equipment failure 
• Ability to use Company fork trucks – where appropriate training has been given and licence attained 
• Good observing skills 
• Ability to recognise and respond to basic mechanical malfunctions and container defects  
• Familiar with Cold End work areas and equipment                

What we offer

• Salary Minimum £36,207 - £41,571 Maximum Per annum  Grade 4
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Normal shift pattern is determined by the 5-crew shift rota, however, typically consists of a two 12-hour day shifts followed by two 12-hour night shifts and then a six-day rest period which includes 21 shifts holiday when working the 5 crew 12-hour shift rota -Holidays are built into the shift 5 crew
• 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.

Closing Date:

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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