Job Description
Job Title: Production Process Operator
Shifts: Weekday Nights (Mon - Thu, 6pm - 6am)
Location: Wigan Area
Contract: Permanent (6-month probation period)
Holiday Entitlement: 23 days, including bank holidays
Benefits: Company pension (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution) and BUPA healthcare eligibility after 6 months
About the Role:
Our client is looking for a motivated Production Process Operator to join their team. The role involves batch manufacturing of products, working closely with the production team to ensure high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Responsibilities include retrieving, weighing, mixing/reacting chemical ingredients, monitoring equipment, and recording process information.
Maintaining workplace safety, compliance, and good housekeeping are critical aspects of this role.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Follow all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality regulations.
2. Manufacture products according to batch sheets and specifications, reporting deviations immediately.
3. Make accurate process adjustments as instructed by laboratory staff.
4. Complete documentation accurately and promptly.
5. Operate forklifts as needed (subject to licensing).
6. Report incidents promptly using the appropriate systems.
7. Assist with monitoring raw materials and preparing finished products for warehouse movement.
8. Participate in design and hazard reviews.
Skills and Experience:
* Experience in a chemical/process industry
* Strong numeracy and communication skills
* Ability to follow detailed manufacturing instructions
* Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including PPE
* Flexible and proactive approach to work
Desirable:
* Experience working on a COMAH site
* Forklift truck license
* Understanding of chemical processes and troubleshooting production equipment
* NVQ Level 2 in a relevant subject, IOSH Managing Safely, or Level 2 Maths (GCSE Grade C or above)
Training:
Initial training will be conducted over several weeks, Monday to Thursday.
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