Production Operative

Working at SAM

SAM is the UK’s leading manufacturer of interior and exterior MDF mouldings. We produce skirting and architrave, door linings, windowboard, stair accessories, kitchen mouldings, picture frame mouldings, cladding, fascia and soffit, decorative bargeboard and window components. These products come in a variety of finishes including primed and unprimed, fully finished or wrapped in paper, PVC or real wood veneer.

Founded by Sam and Julienne McCrea in 1990, the company remains a family-owned business. We have strong core values of teamwork, integrity, respect, and loyalty – ethics that apply throughout the business. Our commitment to our people is reflected in the fact that in 2004 we were the first manufacturing company in the world to achieve Investors in People Champion status.

SAM is an Investors in People Gold accredited organisation since 2017. Our people have always been our greatest asset and our company’s success would not be possible without the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our employees.

Job Summary

As a Production Operative, you will be an integral team member in the manufacturing of moisture resistant primed and wrapped MDF mouldings in order to meet the demands of the construction and home improvement industries and striving to achieve optimum levels of machine efficiency, output and product quality.

You will be responsible for:

• Manually setting and feeding machines to standard operating procedures and in a fast paced, manufacturing environment.
• Following a production schedule to achieve the time scales set and quality standards expected.
• Complete all relevant documents accurately.
• Compliance of the SAM policies and procedures.
• Co-operate with fellow team members, members of staff and management, and contribute to a successful team.
• Take part in meetings/teams/projects as required.
• Maintain a safe, neat and tidy working area in line with 5S Housekeeping standards.
• Carry out all other duties as required.

To be successful you must:

• Have machine setting experience.
• Be fluent in written & verbal English / Excellent numeracy skills.
• Have previous experience in a similar manufacturing environment
• Experience following a production schedule.

Location:

Mill Lane, Donington, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4TL.

Shift Patterns:

Day Shift: Monday to Thursday: 06:30 - 18:00 (42 hours per week)

Night Shift: Monday to Thursday: 18:45 - 06:45 (44 hours per week)

Employee Benefits:

• Quarterly Profit Share Bonus (average bonus over the last 3 years has been an additional 13% of salary/annual earnings)
• Total customer satisfaction bonus to a maximum amount of £750 per year – assuming no quality mistakes occur.
• Participants of the Work Well Live Well programme through which we carry out numerous wellbeing initiatives each year.
• Annual team vote for company charity partner and regular team fundraising activities.
• Monthly company value awards.
• Bright idea awards.
• Holiday treats.
• Service Awards.
• Yearly full attendance awards.
• Numerous training opportunities.
• Free money back via Westfield health care scheme (available after 6 months service).
• Hourly rate is clearly linked to a training level.
• Overtime rules apply once the core hours are worked weekly.
• 5.6 weeks holiday. The equivalent of 3 extra loyalty days can be accrued which is linked to service.
• Death in service cover = £20,000
• Auto enrolment on Day 1 to the SAM Pension scheme (ER contribute 4%)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £11.12-£14.07 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Quarterly bonus

Application question(s):

• Do you have the right to work in the UK?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/05/2023
Reference ID: DPO 04/23