Job Ref: 213792518

Date: 2021-05-19 19:02:03

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Who are we?
Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We're thirsty for more and growing fast which is why we invested £1.25 billion in expanding our global manufacturing footprint making us the largest independent bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices in the world. We currently produce 12 billion litres from 59 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we’re only just getting started…
Our UK Business unit has six manufacturing plants providing a great place to work for 1800 employees producing private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers including Tesco, ASDA, Morrison’s, Sainsburys, ALDI and Lidl. We also manufacture for branded customers such as Innocent, Ocean Spray, Weetabix, Del Monte and Um Bongo. Whether it’s packed in Cartons, PET, Aseptic PET or Cans, we ensure that our products are not only manufactured to the highest quality standards but they get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high profile customers.
PRODUCTION OPERATOR – DAY BASED: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 6-2 / 2-10
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Production Operator to join our team in Milton Keynes.
In this role, you will be a key member of the production team and will be jointly responsible for the efficiency and safe running of filling and packaging equipment in order to produce cans that meet Refresco's quality standards.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Operating production and packaging machinery, undertaking fault finding exercises, facilitating changeovers including CIP where relevant, asset care, and basic machine maintenance activities.
* Cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance of filling and packaging equipment to agreed standards.
* Reporting any non-conformances to Company Policies/Procedures/Standards and supporting corrective action activities
* Accurately completing all monitoring systems required by the Company in accordance with Company Policies, Procedures and Standards e.g hourly checks
* Participating in traceability exercises, product trials, and site audits/visits.
* Pro-actively identifying areas for continuous improvement within the production work environment/equipment/systems and participation in short interval control and root cause analysis assessments.

About You
You will have previous experience of working within an FMCG manufacturing environment and working to set standards and KPI's. You will need to be focused on performance and accuracy, be self-motivated with a can-do attitude with the ability to maintain housekeeping standards, help drive improvements and build relationships within the wider manufacturing departments.
We would like to hear from candidates who have a commitment to sharing knowledge and a willingness to develop within our business.
Salary & Benefits
This is a day based role, working 40 hours per week: Monday to Friday 06:00am to 14:00pm and 14:00pm to 22:00pm.
The roles come with a package including an hourly rate of £11.07 (Production P3) = annual salary of £23,019, a pension scheme, a great holiday allowance, life insurance and free onsite parking

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