Production Operative

Production Operative (Fluids Filling)
Salary: £27,439.04pa (Inc Shift Allowance)
Shift pattern: Weekly rotational 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm (Mon-Thurs), 6am-12pm, 12pm-6pm (Fri)
Contract Type: Permanent

POSITION SUMMARY
As a Production Operative in our filling and packaging area you’ll be responsible for the filling of containers with the required number of products before packaging and shipping. You must be vigilant and perceptive while operating the machinery to avoid accidents. In addition to operating the machinery, you will complete administrative work at the end of your shift, weigh products you package and perform simple maintenance on the machines. Enter the fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment of our company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate filling packaging machinery of several types at varying stages of the production line, performing action quickly and safely at all times

• Sort and weigh products after packaging to ensure requirements are met and no mistakes have been made

• Apply labels and transfer products to the final shipping area, keeping them organized to aid in shipping crew’s job

• Perceive the production line ahead of you to anticipate errors and make adjustments as needed to prevent slowing down more than necessary

• Perform simple hourly maintenance on your machine to ensure it is completely functional and safe to operate

• Complete paperwork and other minor administrative tasks at the beginning and end of your shift, carefully ensuring all information is entered correctly and clearly

• Support other machine operators to ensure no workers become fatigued or distracted during daily operation

• Report malfunctions or errors to supervising staff immediately and relay important information about the issue

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Basic computer skills and experience or knowledge of SAP

• FLT License would be highly desirable, but not essential

• Previous experience within a Manufacturing or Production Industry – Various Industries considered: Packaging, Food, FMCG preferred but not essential

• An ability to work in a team environment

• Willing to take part in process improvement projects and team activities

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Annual leave: 25 days (increases with length of service)

• Accident & Life Insurance: 1 x annual salary to 4 x annual salary (Linked to Employee Pension contribution %)

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

• Employer contribution to pension insurance (Employee 3% & Employer 5% or Employee 4% & Employer 6%)

• Bike to Work Scheme

• PerkBox: Employee Discount and Wellbeing Platform

ABOUT DIVERSEY
We are relentlessly pursuing our purpose to go beyond clean to take care of what’s precious. In today’s world of increasing resource scarcity – including water, energy, materials, and labour – we need to achieve more with less for the well-being of today’s generations and for future generations.

We stand behind every committed leader and employee of our customers, across all levels of the organisation. We stand with the buyer, the chef, the building service contractor, the food processing manager, the nurse, the doctor, dairy processor, the hotel cleaner, head teacher, the store manager and many more who understand that hygiene and infection prevention are imperative to their business, their customers, their reputation, and the environment

Our determination to take care of the precious resources on our planet and our genuine care for our people, customers, and the environment set us apart. Over the course of 100 years, we have continued to refine our suite of solutions, which combines patented chemicals, dosing and dispensing equipment, cleaning machines, services, and digital analysis.

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Note: Offer of employment will remain provisional until we have received the following which are satisfactory to us: confirmation of your right to work in the UK; Drivers Licence and Disclosure and Barring check (where applicable).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £27,439.04 per year