Productions Process Operator (Weekend Nights)

Our client is looking for a Production Process Operator is batch manufacture of our products. This role also includes many other aspects of manufacturing and will work as an integral part of the production team. The position includes retrieving, weighing, and mixing/reacting chemical ingredients. Monitoring of equipment during the chemical process and recording information to ensure quality, safety and efficiency are requisites of the role.

All aspects of site operations must be completed in a safe, timely and professional manner reporting any problems which arise.

The Production Process Operator is required to assist in the improvement of processes or products by reporting observations during the manufacturing process and to work with the production team members in order to aid development of best processes and products.

Responsibilities of the production process operator

Ensure that all process and operational activities associated with batch manufacturing are carried out in compliance with the sites Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality requirements

To manufacture products according to details and instructions stated on the formulation batch sheet and specification, and to report in writing any deviations from these procedures immediately to the appropriate parties.

To make accurate additions or adjustments to the process when instructed by laboratory Staff

To complete all necessary documentation accurately and in a timely manner

Immediately report any incidents that the management need to address using the appropriate reporting systems

Respond to required corrective and preventive action in a timely manner

FLT operator duties as required [subject to licence]

Any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Directors and Management of the Company would also be included in the responsibilities

Monitoring of raw materials requirements and informing supervisor when finished products are suitably packaged for movement to the warehouse.

Participate as required in design / Hazard reviews

Maintain workplace to a good housekeeping standard

Production Process Operator Skills / Knowledge / Experience

Experience of working in a chemical / process type industry (Desirable)

Any experience working on a COMAH will be advantageous (Desirable)

Understanding of chemical processes (Desirable)

Ability to follow Manufacturing Instructions (Essential)

Numeracy Skills (Essential)

Forklift Truck experience (Essential)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing and maintaining PPE (Essential)

A desire to work with team members to improve processes and product quality (Essential)

Troubleshooting issues with production equipment and processes (Desirable)

Working with other team members to complete the production process (Essential)

Flexible approach to working (Essential)

Good understanding of sampling and product testing (Desirable)

Production Process Operator Qualifications

Educated to NVQ level 2 in relevant subject (Desirable)

IOSH Managing Safely (Desirable)

Forklift truck licence (Essential)

Level 2 Maths [GCSE grade C or above] (Essential)

Reporting To Production Supervisor / Operations Manager

Location: Standish

Hours: Friday – Sunday 6pm – 6am

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £18.74 per hour (After Training)

Training for all shifts will be as follows:

Monday - Thursday 6am – 6pm [48 hours] – 15 weeks or Monday – Friday 6am – 6pm [60 hours] – 12 weeks at £12.00 per hour.

Holiday Entitlement: 28 days – includes bank holiday entitlement

Company Benefits: Company Pension - Company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 5%

Healthcare - Eligible for BUPA cover after 6 months probationary period.

If you have the right skills and experience, and you are interested in the Production Process Operator role, click the link to ‘Apply’