Papermill Operative (Hamilton)

The Sofidel Group

The Sofidel Group is one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 12 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania and the USA – with more than 6,000 employees, net sales of 1,919 million Euros (2019) and a production capacity of over one million tonnes per year (1,308,000 tonnes in 2019). “Regina”, its most well-known brand, is present on almost all the reference markets. Other brands include: Softis, Le Trèfle, Sopalin, Thirst Pockets, KittenSoft, Nalys, Cosynel, Lycke, Nicky, Papernet. A member of the UN Global Compact and the international WWF Climate Savers programme, the Sofidel Group considers sustainability a strategic factor with regards to growth and is committed to reducing its impact on natural capital and maximising social benefits, setting as objective the creation of shared added value for all stakeholders. Sofidel’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets to 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to well-below 2°C, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

PURPOSE

Move the Parent Reels from the end of the paper machine to the Warehouse in compliance with the working instructions and the safety guide lines.

Main Responsibilities

• Move the wrapped and labeled Parent Reels from the end of the paper machine to the Warehouse
• Prepare, move and place the parent reels from the end of the paper machine to the wrapper if required by the layout of the site
• Weight, wrap and label the reels if required
• Record details in the stock management system if required
• Apply stickers in line with quality procedure
• Operate Fork lifts and Clamp trucks safely, complete daily checks and report faults
• Operate any other needed equipment in accordance with training guidelines
• Maintain the equipment guaranteeing the daily functioning in line with the work instructions
• Assist with the operation and cleaning of the paper machine when available, including all tasks where trained
• Comply with all defined standards for quality, environment and Health and Safety
• To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
• To ensure health & safety rules are adhered to

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• FLT Licence or previous experience
• in-house training provided
  

Package/Benefits:

• £11.45 per hour PLUS 25% shift allowance (Shift pattern - 4 on, 4 off - 2 days, 2 nights, 4 rest days - 6-6)
• Progression steps when certain criteria are met with increased salary
• Discounted staff shop
• Competitive pension
• Private Healthcare plan, once passed probation
• On site staff car parking
• Attendance bonus*
• Subject to a full years completion Jan - Dec