Platen Operator - Hertfordshire

£25,000 - £30,000 - Production
Ref: 607 Date Posted: Friday 22 Sep 2023

Platen Operator | Cheshunt, Herts | Nights - Mon - Thursday | £25,000 - £30,000

The post holder will be responsible for the safe operation, setting and running of the platen machines ensuring jobs are completed correctly within time allowed.

About the Platen Op role:

  • Perform random checks to ensure quality is consistent.
  • Put the finished work in the machine holding area with the correct pallet label attached and inform the Supervisor of its location.
  • Fill in the finished count and hand docket back to the Supervisor
  • Use Optimus RDC to log start and finish of the job and enter the quantity that has been run
  • Any machine faults are to be advised to your shift supervisor
  • To carry out any other reasonable request as directed by the Supervisors
  • Ensure that the workplace is kept in a clean, efficient and safe manner
  • Ensure recycling procedures are followed, checking that mixed waste does not contaminate paper and card containers.
  • Report to management any unsafe working practices, hazards or accidents, following correct procedures.
  • Follow SSOW at all times
  • Change the blade
  • Complete daily machine check sheets

About the Platen Operator:

  • Must have experience working on Platen machines (ESSENTIAL)
  • To effectively follow verbal and written instructions and raise issues that arise;
  • Ability to complete paperwork in English accurately and completely, understand the importance of detail and accuracy;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Ability to work in a team environment and individually;
  • Self-managing and pro-active;

If you feel you have the relevant experience, please send your details over ASAP!