Full-time Line Leader/ Machine Operator

at  Wilsons Country Ltd

Based in Craigavon, Co. Armagh, Wilson’s Country Ltd specialises in pre-packed, peeled and prepared potatoes.
We supply food retailers, caterers and food processing companies with a range of products, offering quality, taste, full traceability and value for money.
Successful applicants will oversee a production line, producing products to the correct quality standards within despatch deadlines.

SKILLS NEEDED

Planning & Scheduling, Removing Obstacles for Teams, Data Entry and Basic Computer Skills, Attention to detail, Fault Reporting/Troubleshooting, Developing People

Main Responsibilities :

• Setting up the machinery with the correct packaging and operating program and data input (e.g. label information - dates, variety, packing codes);
• Monitoring the machines as they run and carrying out changeovers for different products throughout the day;
• Working within food safety and health and safety standards and maintaining good output levels;
• Filling in production records (e.g. label books);
• Overseeing and assisting a small production team.
• Progression opportunities to multiskilled line leader.

Training and ongoing support from supervisors will be provided.
There are opportunities to develop and become a multi-skilled operator.
FULL TIME - Hours of work will be 40 hours per week:

The standard working week is 5 days over 6 Monday - Saturday. There may be occasions where cover is required on the other shift patterns and overtime opportunities. depending on the business needs.

• Evening Shift - working 5 days out of 6, Monday - Friday 2.30pm - 11.00pm with a shift bonus.
• Day Shift - working 5 days out of 6, Monday - Saturday 7.45am - 5.00pm
• Early shift - working 5 days out of 6, Monday to Saturday 6.30am-2.30pm .

If working evening shift a £10 shift allowance paid daily
Wilsons Country Ltd reserves the right to enhance the selection criteria at short listing stage if necessary.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer