Job Title: Production Operator

Location: Pemberton

Hours: Monday Friday, 6am 4pm (50 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £12.50 /hr for 50 hours, with a premium rate of £16.63 per hour for any additional hours.

Holiday Entitlement: 33 days (including bank holidays)

Benefits: Company Pension: Company contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%

Healthcare: Eligible for BUPA cover after a 6-month probationary period

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Production Operator to join our client s team in Pemberton. This is a permanent position with a work schedule of Monday to Friday, 6am to 4pm, totalling 50 hours per week. As a Production Operator, you will play a crucial role in their production process, ensuring the efficient and safe manufacture of our products.

In addition to a competitive salary of £12.50 per hour for the first 50 hours, they offer a premium rate of £16.63 per hour for any additional hours worked. You will also enjoy a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days, which includes bank holidays.

Their benefits package includes a company pension scheme, with the company contributing 3% and the employee contributing 5%. Furthermore, after successfully completing a 6-month probationary period, you will be eligible for BUPA healthcare coverage, providing you with additional peace of mind.

Job Purpose of a Production Operator:

As a Production Process Operator, you will be at the heart of our batch manufacturing process. Your responsibilities will include retrieving, weighing, and mixing/reacting chemical ingredients, monitoring equipment during the chemical process, and recording essential information to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities of a Production Operator:

Adhere to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures in all process and operational activities.
Manufacture products as per formulation batch sheets and specifications, reporting any deviations immediately.
Accurately add or adjust processes under the guidance of Laboratory Staff.
Complete all necessary documentation promptly and accurately.
Report any incidents immediately using the appropriate systems.
Respond to corrective and preventive actions in a timely manner.
Operate Forklift Truck as required (subject to licence).
Perform any other reasonable tasks as requested by Company Directors and Management.
Monitor raw material requirements and ensure finished products are ready for warehouse movement.
Participate in design and hazard reviews as required.
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the workplace.

Skills / Knowledge / Experience:

Experience in a chemical/process industry (Essential)
Understanding of chemical processes (Essential)
Ability to follow Manufacturing Instructions (Essential)
Forklift Truck experience (Desirable)
Strong verbal and written communication skills (Essential)
Ability to work with team members to improve processes and product quality (Essential)
Experience in troubleshooting production equipment and processes (Desirable)
Knowledge of sampling and product testing (Desirable)

Qualifications desired for the role of Production Operator:

Forklift truck licence

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