Slitting Machine Operator in Southampton

Job DescriptionLocation: SO19 WoolstonPay: £13.00 per hourContract: 6 months initiallyHours: Full-time 12-hour rotating day and night shiftsStart: ImmediatePotential: Permanent opportunities available

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for Machine Operators / Production & Packaging Operatives to join Siva Group , a busy and well-established packaging manufacturing operation.This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in manufacturing, production, packaging, packing, machine operation, slitting, rewinding or converting .The role is initially offered on a 6-month contract , with the potential for permanent employment for the right candidates . Full training will be provided, with opportunities for development and career progression.Please note: this position involves working 12-hour shifts on a rotating day and night shift pattern. Candidates must be comfortable working both day and night shifts.

About Siva Group

Siva Group is committed to providing excellent customer satisfaction and operates a management system designed to meet the requirements of a hygiene-based quality environment .The company's management system reflects internationally recognised standards, including BRCGS Hygiene and ISO 9001:2015 as minimum requirements.All employees are expected to follow the company's management systems, policies, procedures and quality standards at all times.Every employee is responsible for working safely to prevent injury to themselves and their colleagues. Full health and safety information will be provided as part of the induction process, with individual training modules delivered where required.

The Role

Working within a busy packaging manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for operating production and slitting machinery safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate KAMPF, COMEXI and PROSLIT slitters to maximum efficiency
• Prepare master reels on the slitter unwind
• Set slitting knives as required
• Input the required final meterage onto the machine counter
• Arrange for cores to be cut for the slitter
• Follow all instructions detailed on the job bag, including:
• Required metres
• Correct unwind code
• Correct finished width
• Other job-specific requirements
• Keep reel joins to a minimum, with no more than one join per reel
• Ensure webs are correctly joined and reels are appropriately flagged
• Weigh finished reels using the designated scales
• Generate reel and pallet labels
• Stack weighed reels onto pallets according to job bag instructions
• Wrap palletised products with stretch wrap as required
• Keep the work area clean, tidy and free from waste
• Bale production scrap as required
• Report machine defects or faults promptly to the Team Leader or Manager
• Complete company inspection and quality records for every order produced on the slitter
• Complete daily cleaning schedules once cleaning has been carried out
• Follow 5S standards at all times
• Ensure trim bags are changed every shift
• Prepare job film and place it in the designated area
• Only run jobs once they have been signed off by the Team Leader or Manager
• Check products throughout the entire production process, including labels
• Take responsibility for the quality of products coming off your production line
• Operate the Koch robotic system
• Follow all company terms and conditions of employment
• Comply with all company policies and procedures relevant to your role
• Carry out any other reasonable duties or instructions issued by the Slitting Team Leader or Manager

Machinery & Production Processes

• Depending on your experience and training, you may work with:
• KAMPF slitters
• COMEXI slitters
• PROSLIT slitters
• Flexographic printing machinery
• Adhesive lamination machinery
• Bag-making and converting machinery
• Slitting and rewinding equipment
• Packaging and production machinery
• Koch robotic systems
• Automated material-handling equipment
• Labelling and coding equipment
• Weighing, wrapping and palletisation equipment
• Core

Core Skills

• We are looking for candidates with:
• Good communication skills
• Good time-management skills
• Basic IT skills
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• A strong commitment to quality and safety
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Experience

Experience

• We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including:
• Machine Operator / Machine Operative
• Slitter Operator
• Production Operative
• Packaging Operative
• Packing Operative
• Manufacturing Operative
• Factory Operative
• Production Line Operator
• Process Operative
• Converting Operative
• Machine Setter/Operator
• Experience in flexible packaging, slitting/rewinding, flexographic printing, lamination, bag making or converting would be particularly advantageous.
• Experience operating KAMPF, COMEXI or PROSLIT slitting machinery would be highly desirable.
• However, candidates with general production, packing or manufacturing experience who are reliable, safety-conscious and willing to learn will also be considered.

What We're Looking For

• We’re looking for candidates who are:
• Reliable and punctual
• Safety-conscious
• Quality-focused
• Comfortable working in a busy manufacturing environment
• Able to work to production targets and deadlines
• Able to follow job bags, procedures and instructions accurately
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Physically fit for a production environment
• Able to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts
• Willing to learn new machinery and processes
• Able to maintain accurate production and quality records
• Committed to good housekeeping and 5S standards
• Keen to develop a long‑term career within manufacturing and packaging

Health, Safety & Quality

• Safety and quality are fundamental to the role.
• All employees are expected to:
• Follow company health and safety procedures at all times
• Use machinery and equipment safely and correctly
• Follow their induction and training requirements
• Report hazards, defects and unsafe conditions promptly
• Follow company hygiene and quality procedures
• Maintain good housekeeping standards
• Follow 5S principles
• Complete required inspection, cleaning and quality records
• Take responsibility for the quality of products produced on their line
• Follow the requirements of the company's BRCGS and ISO 9001:2015 management systems

Why Apply?

• £13.00 per hour
• 12-hour rotating day and night shifts
• Immediate starts available
• 10 positions available
• 6-month initial contract
• Potential for permanent employment
• Full training and induction provided
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression available
• Opportunity to gain experience on specialist packaging and slitting machinery
• Work within an established packaging manufacturing environment

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