Location: London
Department: Manufacturing
Type of contract: Permanent - Full-Time
Brewing has taken place on the River Thames for more than 350 years and the Griffin Brewery opened there in 1845. Based in Chiswick, West London our Griffin Brewery is London’s oldest continuous working brewery and became part of Asahi UK through acquisition in 2019. It was the first brewery to win the CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain award and has produced a wave of acclaimed ales. Through timeless classics, such as Fuller’s London Pride and an ever evolving portfolio, Fuller’s Griffin Brewery has long championed real ale and British brewing excellence, offering beers to suit all consumer tastes.
Asahi UK (AUK), part of Asahi Europe & International Ltd, aims to enrich consumer experiences through innovation, high-quality service and an exceptional portfolio of premium beer, ale and cider brands including, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, Meantime, Fuller’s London Pride and Cornish Orchards. Our aim is to be the leading super premium beer business in the UK, through a brand mix that creates a compelling proposition. At AUK we operate as an end to end business unit responsible for sales, marketing, customer operations, production, supply chain and wholesale operations in the UK & Ireland. For further information, visit www.asahibeer.co.uk
Packaging Operator
Key Purpose Statement:
Working as a packaging line operator you will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of quality is maintained in all aspects of Packaging at Griffin Brewery and that the finished product meets with the high expectations of our customer.
Key Accountabilities:
Safety
Responsible for your own safety and that of the team you work within.
Report any unsafe working practised to your Area Technician or Manager
Ensure you raise an ALERT every week to improve your working environment.
Ensure that you maintain and operate the forklift trucks safely and in accordance with company policy. Report any issues or damage to your Area Technician or Manager.
Quality
Ensure all product packaged at the brewery meets with our quality standards set.
Escalate any quality issues to your Area Technician and Manager.
Understand and know all CCPs and OPRPs within your area.
Understand and follow the Jewellery and PPE requirements for your areas
Understand and know the impact of our Food Quality Standard and ISO standards.
Understand and follow our Glass and Hard Plastic policy.
House Keeping and Hygiene
Ensure you understand our Food Safety requirements for the area you work within.
Ensure that you clean to standard as required in the areas that you work.
Ensure the area that you work in is well presented and safe.
Ensure you clean as you go.
Well presented, wearing correct clean Work Wear.
Maintenance and Line Knowledge
Have a good understanding of the line that you operate in, ensure you can operate the equipment required to fulfil your role, once training has been given
Report any engineering issues to the Area Technician and then Manager. Ensure problems are reported on SAP
FLT licence – You will be given the required training to drive an FLT
Operator planned maintenance (OPM’S)
Autonomous maintenance (Training given)
Teamwork
Work as part of the team to ensure production plans are meet along with safety and quality standards.
Ensure communication occurs from the operator through to Area Technician and manager.
Ensure the completion of the tasks outlined by the Area Technician or Team Leader.
Be flexible, working as a team to meet the needs of the business, including working longer shifts and weekends if required.
Efficiencies and Material Stock Control
Work on own initiative to drive standards and the line efficiencies forward.
Stock control on materials associated with packaging, reporting any shortages and requirements and ensuring correct materials for correct sku.
Other
Ensure you are aware and follow all company policies.
Experience & Competencies Required:
Practical, hands on approach
Teamwork and working with other departments
Communication within the team and with Area Technicians and Team Leaders
Forklift truck experience
A good understanding of the area that you operate within.
Proactive, can do attitude, willingness to go the extra mile.
Willingness to always do the right thing in terms of safety, quality and production
We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.
