Meridian are looking to recruit a Manufacturing Operative, for one of our major clients based in Grimsby, currently working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern 12 hours days and nights.
Starting salary of £16.45 per hour includes shift allowance, but opportunity to progress and qualify for higher grades.
Immediate start for the right candidate
Manufacturing Operative- Supplies
Job Description
Carry out the following activities in order to ensure the safe, efficient and timely manufacture of Calendered Materials, suitable for Hose Manufacture or further Processing dept:
Work within the Safe Systems of Work and complete all mandatory safety checks and documentation.
Calendering of various fabrics and compounds in accordance with specifications and good practice and ensure all quality standards are met.
Co-ordinate the efficient use of materials to minimise waste and identify correct use of all materials.
To assist in other Supplies operations as required.
Health and Safety:
Employees are required to take reasonable care of themselves and other persons which may be affected by their acts or omissions, furthermore employees must cooperate with management and not interfere or misuse anything provided in the interest of Health and Safety.
Employees must actively engage in the incident reporting system and highlight any shortcomings in the arrangements for Health and Safety and report any serious or immediate danger.
Perform tasks in accordance with training which you have received and work in accordance with the appropriate SSOW & current good practice.
Maintain a good standard of housekeeping and ensure the correct use of PPE for required activities and areas.
Constructively participate in safety improvements activities designed to improve the safety performance of the business.
If in doubt stop the operation/activity and report to supervision or management.
Ensure all safety checks are completed prior to any operation.
Ensure the area is maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
Quality/Delivery/Cost:
-Work in accordance with departmental procedures, training and current best practice.
-Ensure all input materials are within use by date and conform to the requirements of the process specification - report any defects.
-Ensure good stock rotation of input materials, optimise material usage and accurately record any waste.
-Complete activity in accordance with the current process specification, monitor quality and report non-conformances.
-Record calendered material quality checks and store records for process control collection.
-Report any deficiency in process performance, for any reason e.g. equipment/materials documentation/process.
-Ensure process and production documentation is completed clearly and accurately in accordance with process requirements.
-Understand the needs and expectations of the customer and your role in achieving the departmental & business objectives.
-Clearly understand your role and responsibilities within the team and collaborate and cooperate with all team members.
-Communicate clearly and professionally - provide feedback through supervision.
-Demonstrate a willing and flexible approach to work requirements.
-Positively contribute to assisting the development of the business.
-Ensure good attendance and timekeeping - be available for work in accordance with the Site Agreement.
-Liaise with supervision to establish the daily requirements and schedules.
-Plan the workload, be organised in the workplace, complete the task promptly and know the next task.
-Check availability of materials to be able to complete the required task following First In First Out (FIFO) principles - report any shortages to supervision.
-Operate equipment effectively in accordance with SSOW and Process specification - report any defect to supervision.
-Set up machine perimeters and operate in accordance with MCP5 requirements.
-Ensure regular gauging and assessment of calendered materials - adjust to maintain optimum quality as required.
-Ensure all calendered materials are identified with SAP batch tickets.
-Actively participate in identifying areas for productivity and process improvements.
-Support other team members in achieving their tasks.
-Report to supervision if unable to continue with task.
To discuss this role further or to apply please call us on (phone number removed) or forward over your current CV to (url removed)