Saputo
manufacturing
MachineOperator
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“Machine Operator at Saputo. Skills: Machine setting, Running machinery, Quality checks. Run, clean and set up factory equipment. Operate and monitor cutting and packing machines”
What You'll Achieve.
Maintain smooth and efficient production flow; Ensure products meet specifications; Maintain high standards; Minimise downtime; Achieve production targets
Industry & Context.
Manual handling, Heavy lifting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Hands-on experience operating and setting up production machinery, Understand the importance of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, Can work effectively as part of a team
Nice to Have
Ideally in a food manufacturing or high-care environment, Detail and quality-focused, Proactive and reliable, Thrive in a fast-paced environment
What You'll Do.
clean and set up factory equipment
Operate and monitor cutting and packing machines
Carry out quality checks
Achieve production targets
Ensure adherence to health & safety
Identify and report equipment issues
Maintain accurate records
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with the rest of the shift team to achieve production targets; Supporting colleagues to meet production targets
Full Job Description
At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? **Shift Pattern:** 4 days on / 4 off / 4 nights on / 4 off etc. Day shift is 06:45 - 19:00, Night shift is 18:45 – 07:00 **Salary: £35,576.40 per annum + site bonus scheme up to £800 per annum** **Nuneaton: CV10 7RG - Free car parking on site** **ABOUT SAPUTO NUNEATON** Saputo’s Nuneaton site is our packaging centre of excellence for our well-known British cheeses including Cathedral City, Wensleydale, and Davidstow Cheddar. Nuneaton is Saputo’s biggest plant in the UK, with more than 450 employees. The site has recently been through a phase of huge investment and we are still growing, so it is an exciting time to join us! **ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY** We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our production team as Machine Operators, internally known as Materials Handling Technicians. This is a varied role involving manual handling and heavy lifting in some areas, alongside machine setting and running machinery, with progression into fault finding and front-line maintenance of both mechanical and electronic machinery such as HMI screens and PLC systems. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment, where your contributions matter. **YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…** * Running, cleaning and setting up factory equipment * Operating and monitoring cutting and packing machines to maintain smooth and efficient production flow * Carrying out 30-minute quality checks to ensure products meet specifications and compliance to standards * Working with the rest of the shift team to achieve production targets and maintain high standards * Ensuring adherence to health & safety, food safety, and hygiene regulations at all times * Identifying
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