Pulper Operator (UK)

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 13 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania and the USA – with more than 6,500 employees, net sales of 2,801 million Euros (2022) and a production capacity of over one million tonnes per year (1,440,000 tonnes in 2022). “Regina”, its most well-known brand, is present on almost all the reference markets. Other brands include: Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, KittenSoft, 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 Feed the pulpers according to the daily loading sheet in compliance with the working instructions and the safety guide lines. Main Responsibilities

• Pick bales of pulp / converting broke, de-wire (pulp unit and single bale) and load onto conveyor in line with specified loading schedule, entering details into stock management system
• Be familiar with the functioning and automation of referent plant equipment
• Operate the de-wiring conveyor, pulper feed conveyors and steel wire baler
• Identify potential contaminants in bales and isolate
• Complete routine checks on equipment and installation in the working area and report any faults identified
• Operate 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 if required, 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

What We Offer

• A full-time employment
• The chance to work in an international Group and a concrete opportunity for professional growth
• A dynamic environment based on teamwork
• Sofidel Language Learning Programme through innovative digital platform for you and one additional user, such as family member or friend.

HOURS OF WORK

• Full time 12-hour shifts (06:30 -18:30 or 18:30 - 06:30) with a mixture of days and nights. Hours work out at an average of 42 hours per week. The role follows a 4-week rota:

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayWeek 1 Days Days Off Off Nights Nights Nights Week 2 Off Off Days Days Off Off Off Week 3 Nights Nights Off Off Days Days Days Week 4 Off Off Nights Nights Off Off Off Experience

• Forklift truck experience is desirable but not essential.