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Picker/Packer

Cristex Composite Materials

Unit 1, Sett End Road West, Blackburn

£13 an hour - Permanent, Full-time

Location

Unit 1, Sett End Road West, Blackburn

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

Free parking
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Canteen
Company events
On-site parking

Full job description

The Company

Cristex Composite Materials has steadily evolved to become one of the UK’s premier suppliers of High-Performance Fibres and Fabrics for the UK Composite and Reinforced Plastic Markets. Our main products are manufactured from Carbon Fibre, Glass Fibre and Aramid Fibre as well as supplying Resins and Adhesives. These products are used in a variety of different markets i.e. Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Renewable Energy, Sport and Recreation to name a few.

Full job description

We are currently seeking Packers to join our team in a production setting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing orders for shipping by carefully packing items to ensure safe delivery to customers.

Responsibilities

- Perform picking and packing duties in a production environment

- Utilise pump trucks to move materials and products as needed

- Handle heavy lifting tasks to load and unload goods

- Conduct quality control checks on packed items to maintain high standards

- Manage stock levels and assist with shipping and receiving tasks

- Apply mechanical knowledge to operate packaging machinery effectively

- Safely handle materials using appropriate handling techniques

Qualifications

- Previous experience in a production or packing role is advantageous

- Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks consistently

- Proficiency in stock management and shipping procedures

- Familiarity with quality control processes is beneficial

- Basic mechanical knowledge for operating packaging equipment is desirable

You will be responsible for the end of the production process - performing the final quality control and finishing functions on them, you’ll also prepare the roll so it’s ready to go out to the client.

The Role:

Loading and unloading of material rolls and movement of materials around the factory
Correctly understand and complete job related instructions
Visual checks & fault flags remove waste & poor quality products
Monitor quality and consistency of product, identifying and removing all non-conforming products, set up and in-process waste, placing into provided bins
Packaging of finished composites for dispatch
Responsible for correct packing for transportation, minimizing possibility of damage during transport
Ensuring that all operations are carried out and complete necessary paperwork /Job cards completed to ISO standards as outlined in company manual
Responsibility for keeping a clean & organized working environment
Working to strict deadlines whilst maintaining quality control
Alerting senior management to any stock issues
To communicate fully with all relevant parties and assist whenever issues arise relating to your specific area of responsibility within the department
To respond professionally and efficiently to any contact with internal/external customers.