Line Leader
| Posting date: | 17 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.45 to £15.27 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | overtime paid |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 August 2025 |
| Location: | Nickle Farm, Chartham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7PF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | FW Mansfield and Son |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
• To perform all start up checks for the line.
• To inform ODS, Chiller and Machine Operator on your line regarding priority of Jobs and keep them updated on any changes.
• To prepare and set up the line efficiently.
• Collect packaging and labels from the packaging store, and ensure the QC checks all labels & packaging before starting the line.
• Check the fruit in the wet area is the correct variety, grower and job number.
• Train the packers, check the packer and line hygiene. Inform all staff on the line about the jobs ahead and give necessary instructions.
• To complete all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Continually check the minus sheet for any updates.
• Ensure additional fruit &packaging is ordered in a timely manner if the job increases and is then checked by the QC before use.
• To ensure QC’s check all extra Polybags and Flow wrap samples before used in production.
• Ensure all packaging is removed from the line at the end of each job and returned to the packaging department and line is clean.
• Update the status of the job on the minus sheet as per SOP, and ensure all details & information are provided.
• Must report to the Packhouse Manager once all orders are complete.
• To inform ODS, Chiller and Machine Operator on your line regarding priority of Jobs and keep them updated on any changes.
• To prepare and set up the line efficiently.
• Collect packaging and labels from the packaging store, and ensure the QC checks all labels & packaging before starting the line.
• Check the fruit in the wet area is the correct variety, grower and job number.
• Train the packers, check the packer and line hygiene. Inform all staff on the line about the jobs ahead and give necessary instructions.
• To complete all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Continually check the minus sheet for any updates.
• Ensure additional fruit &packaging is ordered in a timely manner if the job increases and is then checked by the QC before use.
• To ensure QC’s check all extra Polybags and Flow wrap samples before used in production.
• Ensure all packaging is removed from the line at the end of each job and returned to the packaging department and line is clean.
• Update the status of the job on the minus sheet as per SOP, and ensure all details & information are provided.
• Must report to the Packhouse Manager once all orders are complete.