Metal Detector Operative
Hours: 6:00am – 2:00pm
Pay: £12.71 per hour

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for a reliable and conscientious Metal Detector Operative to join their production team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in maintaining high quality and food safety standards.

As a Metal Detector Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring finished products meet quality requirements before dispatch while preparing goods safely and accurately for shipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the metal detector line in line with company procedures.
• Monitor products passing through the metal detector and respond appropriately to any rejected items.
• Carry out quality checks on finished products and packaging before dispatch.
• Inspect packaging to ensure it is correctly labelled, securely sealed and free from damage.
• Pack approved finished products onto pallets ready for storage or dispatch.
• Ensure pallets are stacked safely and securely.
• Accurately complete production and quality documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality procedures.
• Report any equipment faults, damaged packaging or quality concerns to the Team Leader.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures and work instructions accurately.
• Reliable with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment.
• Experience operating production machinery or metal detection equipment.
• Understanding of quality control procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable standing for extended periods.
• Able to carry out regular manual handling duties.
• Capable of safely lifting items weighing up to 8kg.
• Able to pack and move pallets safely in accordance with manual handling procedures.

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