Company Summary:
Premier Seeds Direct is a thriving family owned business, which specialises in the sale of vegetable and flower seeds to the hobby gardener. The company is well known amongst it’s customer base and is on a strong growth trajectory.
Job Summary:
We are looking to grow our team with a Machine Packaging Assistant; this role will be assisting with the operation and upkeep of packaging machinery to ensure safe, efficient packing of product
Key responsibilities
- Operate and support packaging machines (set-up, feed, basic troubleshooting and cleaning) under supervision.
- Assist with changeovers and associated consumables on the machines (foil, ink etc)
- Perform routine maintenance checks and cleaning, escalate mechanical issues, and help coordinate repairs.
- Document packaging runs, batches etdc.
- Ensure packaging area meets quality, safety and cleanliness standards
- Warehouse support unloading bulk deliveries, getting product from and returning it to the bulk warehouse.
- Support of manual packaging where required, and including the packaging of some seasonal products, such as fruit trees that need re-packaging.
Requirements:
- Experience working with packaging machinery or manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
- Competence in Windows based IT skills
- A positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and support this small business, along with a good sense of humour
Additional Information:
Full time position on a permanent contract
Monday to Fri. 09:00 – 17:00 (37.5 hrs) or 08:00 – 16:00 as agreed with your line manager. During peak season (Jan - May) alternate Saturdays 0800-1300
There is an unpaid lunch break of 30 minutes.
Additional hrs are paid at the standard hourly rate.
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
