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Production Finisher
Tanfield (Home of Penn State Pretzels)
Fixed term until 31st December (possible opportunity to go permanent)
Fixed term roles available :
3 shift pattern - 6am to 2pm, 10pm to 6am and 2pm to 10pm.
Fixed 2 shift pattern - 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm.
Please state which pattern you would like to apply for.
Company Overview
KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam).
In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips.
Salary: £25,241
Some of the benefits you can expect to receive:
Bonus scheme
Medicash Health cash plan
Private Healthcare (dependent on Grade)
KP Pension Plan – matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) which also includes life assurance and income protection
25 days holiday
Annual salary review
MyGym Discounts
Cancer Care
Holiday Buy (buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year)
Career Break
Cycle to Work
Company Sick Pay – once eligible
Employee Assistance Programme
Digital GP
Best Doctors - 2nd medical opinion
Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools
The Role:
The main purpose of the this role is to ensure the packing machines run efficiently at all times, whilst helping to ensure all products are produced in line with both company and customer requirements.
Production Finisher report into the line lead, however will be working under the supervision of the Machine Technician.
* Machine monitoring
* Machine set up
* Packing
* Palletising
Equipment knowledge – ability to operate all functions of packing and autocoding equipment:
Awareness of safety features and controls
Carries out film changes in packing
Able to carry out cleaning tasks on designated machinery
Able to operate machinery to ensure continuous running
Can carry out effective high standard cleans and change over’s
Health, safety & hygiene – ensures all health, safety & hygiene procedures are followed:
Maintains clean as you go policy at all times
Reports any defects to Line Manager and Shift Engineers and follows company policy
Ensures that COSHH procedures are followed
Ensure safety of self and others and promotes a safety ownership culture within peer group
Reports any accidents, incidents or near misses to Line Manager within the shift they occur
Managing performance – achieves set targets:
Meets waste targets
Meets efficiency targets
Meets output targets
Product knowledge – ability to correctly identify information on packs and labels:
Understands product codes
Able to understand product specification
Recording information – understanding and completing relevant documentation:
Ensures that packed product is correctly labelled and identified
Completes cleaning documentation when required
Additional responsibilities and duties:
Address issues proactively and respond’s to routine issues with minimal discretion
Contribute positively to the continuous improvement culture at all times
Follows all company safety policies and procedures
Owns quality and safety as part of a daily job
Participate in training requirements identified by line leads and/or Trainers
Participates in monthly 1-to-1 meetings with Line Manager
Participation and buy-in to business requirements with regards to improvement
Recognise potential problems and be able to stand back and provide ideas to resolve
Responds to change productively and handles others duties as required
Understands the customer’s needs
Working in other areas of manufacturing as and when required
We aim to foster a diverse family-like culture where everyone can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. The I&D program focuses on Culture, Leadership, Recruitment, and Equitable Progression. We operate an inclusive recruitment process to attract diverse talent and educate hiring managers on bias. Additionally, we run a comprehensive program addressing various diversity topics to promote an inclusive workplace. Join KP Snacks to be a part of a diverse and inclusive team that values individuality and promotes growth.
We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We are totally committed to creating a workplace where not one person feels they do not belong. Please just let us know if there is anything we can do to make the process more easily accessible for you or if you have any special requirements.
Whichever method you are using to apply, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates the relevant skills we are looking for, with clear evidence to support.
The Candidate:
Knowledge and skills:
* Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
* Ability to work alone or as part of a team
* Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative
* Completed training and be fully knowledgeable in the requirements of the production lines
* Driven and of positive mind
* Good communication skills across shifts and interdepartmental areas
* Good knowledge of the different types of packing machines
* Self-motivated
* Takes ownership and accountability
Experience:
* Previous experience of manufacturing within the food industry