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Salary Exciting news from Wychem, an Ascensus Specialties Company! We are currently seeking a Plant Operator to join our dynamic team. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a small yet successful team with a worldwide presence. Reporting to either the Plant Lead and working closely with the Director of Operations, the Plant Operator will be instrumental in managing production, ensuring quality control, maintaining health and safety standards, and overseeing environmental processes.
Key Responsibilities
The Plant Operator will be accountable for the manufacturing, drying, and packing of materials, maintaining safety protocols and adhering to company procedures. Responsibilities also include scheduling work based on production timetables, working alongside management to resolve any issues that may arise. The individual must demonstrate a commitment to upholding the company's quality criteria, actively seek opportunities to enhance operational processes, offer assistance to other departments as required, and partake in audits. The ability to work extended hours as needed is essential.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade C or equivalent, or 1-2 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or a related industry.
- Proficient in English, both written and spoken.
- Knowledge of Office 365.
- Understanding of the hazards and safety protocols when working with potentially hazardous chemicals, atmospheres, and materials, including explosive atmospheres.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Chemistry related degree or other degree in a relevant field of study.
- 3-5 years industrial experience in fine chemical or pharmaceutical manufacture.
Benefits
40-hour work week (days)
25 days holiday
Pension Contribution
Competitive salary
Collaborative culture
25 days holiday
Pension Contribution
Competitive salary
Collaborative culture
About Ascensus Specialties
We partner with companies of all kinds to develop chemical solutions that improve everyday products and processes to enhance people’s lives.
Ascensus Specialties, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Ascensus Specialties, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Application Deadline
April 30, 2024
Department
Operations
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Newmarket, Suffolk
Workplace type
Onsite
