Multi-Skilled Machine Operator
Pontefract (home of Butterkist Popcorn)
Night shift initially, likely to be moving to 3 shift rotation within the next 12 months (06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00/22:00-06:00)
Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Machine Operator to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure!
- Competently operating numerous machines including packing and processing lines
- Efficiently carrying out any assigned operation or tasks, meeting all output targets
- Effectively contributing to improved line performance and efficiencies
- Maintaining excellent housekeeping, health & safety and hygiene standards
- Resolving running problems/issues
- Carrying out all testing procedures for product as and when required
- Ensuring all stages of work are checked against quality standards
- Cleaning of lines after a changeover or for a shut down
- Following IWS ways of working principles
Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies.
Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together.
Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us. We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout.
We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer:
- Competitive salary, depending on the skills and experience you can bring
- Bonus scheme
- Annual Salary Review
- Medicash health cash plan
- Private healthcare (role/grade dependent)
- Digital GP service and Best Doctors (2nd Medical Opinion service)
- Cancer care
- Company sick pay (eligibility criteria exist)
- Holiday buy scheme
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience within manufacturing or the food industry (highly desirable)
- Level 2 in Food Safety for Manufacturing (desirable, although bespoke training is provided)
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy
- The ability to take ownership and accountability
- The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative
- The ability to work independently as well as within a team
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