Extrusion Operator
Coveris is a leading global manufacturer, creating high performance and technically engineered packaging solutions. At our Winsford site, we produce polythene film for a range of established customers across multiple industries including agricultural, industrial, and food based. We are looking for hard-working and motivated individuals to join our production operations team in or Blown Extrusion and Stretch Extrusion departments.
Job Description
Shifts; 4 on, 4 off (2x days 7am-7pm / 2nights 7pm-7am), on average 14 shifts per month
Salary; Starting at £31,175.20 per year
Holidays; 20 per year
As an Extrusion Operator, you will play an essential role by efficiently operate blown film extruders, ensuring consistent production as per customer, quality and H&S standards.
Progression is available and encouraged with opportunities to further your career through a grading system. You will receive full training for the Extrusion Operator role in our thorough induction and 13-week training period.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsibility for the production of polythene film products to the required customer specification on production line(s).
- Completion of order and blend changes.
- Carry out and accurately record quality control checks, taking remedial action where required.
- Working to work tickets and job specification sheets, and accurately completing all production-related controlled documents, ensuring compliance to customer requirements and quality standards.
- Ensure finished product packaging is completed to specification and sufficient for customer expectation.
- Maintenance of housekeeping and hygiene standards.
- Completion of duties in a safe and responsible manner and in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Completion of ad-hoc duties to meet the needs of the business, subject to appropriate training.
What are we looking for
- Good literacy, numeracy skills
- A reliable, enthusiastic team player.
- Good communication skills and an open, honest approach.
- Ability to work as part of a team and manage individual workload.
- Display a positive work ethic and ‘can do’ attitude.
- Experience working shift pattern and/or long hours
- Efficiency in summarising and presenting verbal and written information.
- Demonstrates active listening and problem-solving skills
- Committed to achieving excellence in both quality and line efficiency.
What we offer you in return
- Retention Bonus - £500 payment for completing one years service and another £500 payment after two.
- Continued career development opportunities
- Pension
- Life Assurance (x4 annual salary)
- Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity leave, after qualifying conditions have been met
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bike2Work Scheme
- Health Cash Plan via Medicash
- Access to BenefitHub (Discount marketplace)
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised staff canteen
- Christmas closure and more!
If this role is of interest – please apply! We are looking forward to receiving your application and meeting you!
Re: Applications – Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to guarantee individual feedback to every application. If you are shortlisted for the next stage, a member of the HR team will contact you with 7 days of your application.
