An opportunity has arisen for a Finishing Assistant to join our client in Aylesford. The successful applicant will ideally have experience of working within a manufacturing environment, preferably one which involved packaging, however this is not essential as full training will be provided.

Main Responsibilities:

* To pack a variety of cartons in to outer boxes

* To carry out quality checks on the products being packed

* Flat-packing

* Machine Feeding

* Overlooking defective cartons

* Obtaining components necessary for the production of required work

* Undertake all necessary admin including using relevant IT and paper based systems

* General housekeeping including tidying up of the department

* Any other duties as instructed by the machine operators



Skills and Attributes:

* Being able to work well within a team and as an individual.
* Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work under strict timescales
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
* Confident and enthusiastic with a desire to learn and develop through continuous training
* Good communication skills
* Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
* Experience of working within the packaging sector an advantage
* Organised, methodical and logical approach to work
* Able and willing to do overtime during busy periods.

The successful candidate must be willing to work on a rotational shift pattern which includes nights, 6am-2pm/ 2pm-10pm/ 10pm-6am.

Great benefits package, including overtime, 33 days holiday and workplace pension.

Email Lucy at l.wildish@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk if you would like further information.

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