Job Description

Job Title: Packaging Operator

Knauf stands for opportunity We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Production Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

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Can you say ‘yes’?...

• Do you like to work as part of a busy team?

• Do you have health and safety as a priority?

• Do you work with the customer in mind?

• Do you have a strong eye for detail?

As a Packaging Operator, you operate both production lines in conjunction with additional ancillary equipment as efficiently as possible, maximising product quality and output.

What you’ll be doing…

• Comply 100% with the current quality systems in place and record data as required to help monitor plant performance.

• Conduct efficient product changeovers, equipment set up and fault finding on production lines and react quickly to line requirements with high production speeds.

• Re-introduction of loose product to conveying lines from warehouse storage areas using safe manual handling techniques, during periods of line in-activity.

• Follow production plans, manufacture the correct product and quantities so they are available for loading.

• Comply with all Continuous Improvement initiatives in all areas of the plant and participate proactively in process improvement.

• Be prepared to work at 24 hours notice, and have a flexible approach to your area of work.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours and values. If you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.

If you have any of the following – this would be an added advantage:

• A flexible approach to your work and the ability to cover various shifts across various days and times

• Experience within a manufacturing production setting

• Positive approach to problem solving and being able to work in a collaborative way is essential.

• A hunger to achieve individual and team targets

We'll provide:

• Enhanced Holiday Pay – 33 days including bank holidays plus the opportunity to purchase more

• 16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service

• Group Income Protection

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages

• Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

• Staff Bonus Scheme

• Career Progression Routes

• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured

• Westfield Health Cash Plan

• Perkbox

• Access to Costco Membership

• Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme

• On site Gyms

• Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders

• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• On site Car Charging Points

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, so we will reply to your application ASAP.