Job Title: Label Operator
Reporting to: Quality Assurance Manager
Contract: Permanent, 48 hours per week

Main Duties:

• Print and issue labels to packing lines using DataGuard and Vector software, ensuring correct product, date codes, weights, customer specifications and legal compliance
• Complete daily label production check forms accurately and on time, ensuring all required checks are documented
• Carry out routine verification checks to ensure label accuracy and prevent mislabelling, rework, customer complaints or product withdrawals
• Maintain label printing systems and ensure DataGuard and Vector files/templates are up to date and correctly uploaded
• Manage label stock control including stock counts, monitoring usage, and ensuring adequate stock is available at all times
• Place weekly label orders in line with production requirements and lead times, escalating risks of shortages in advance
• Record, report and escalate printer faults or system issues to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency
• Produce and submit weekly label waste reports, identifying trends and supporting waste reduction initiatives
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), food safety requirements and site policies

Skills & Qualifications:

• •Minimum 2 years of experience using label printing software such as DataGuard , Vector or similar.
• Strong attention to detail and a clear understanding of the importance of label compliance and traceability
• Competent IT skills with the ability to use production systems and Microsoft packages (Word and Excel)
• Good level of written and spoken English
• Organised and methodical approach, able to manage stock control, ordering and documentation accurately
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to raise concerns, escalate issues and work closely with Production and QA teams

Benefits:

• From Day 1 – Pension – 3% employer contribution, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated based on start date), option to buy/sell 1 week holiday, Employee Assistance Programme, Maternity/paternity leave & pay, Company Sick Pay.
• After successful Probation – Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Annual discretionary Company bonus scheme, Cycle to work scheme.