Production Operative

JOB TITLE: Production Operative  – Days
DEPARTMENT: Production
REPORTS TO: Production Shift Manager / Section Leader
MAIN FUNCTION: The main function of this role is to produce high quality products for our customers.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS:
Rolling two-week rota:

Week 1
Mon-Thurs 06:00-14:00, Fri 06:00-11:00
Week 2
Mon-Thurs 14:00-22:00, Fri 11:00-16:00
Nights:
Mon-Thurs 22:00-06:00, Fri 17:00-22:00
Weekend days:
Fri-Sun 06:00-18:00
Weekend nights:
Fri-Sun 18:00-06:00

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• Manufacture of materials for supply to HS Butyl Limited customers
• Ability to set and operate specific machinery within the extruder area in a safe and effective manner
• To achieve the tasks set within agreed time and effectively communicating progress to others
• Accurate recording of daily activity and material usage
• Participation in company wide and specific continuous improvement activities

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:

• Operation of extruder and ancillary equipment
• Responsible for monitoring the quality of the product produced
• Solely responsible for ensuring the end product meets the required quality specification.
• Cleanout of extruders and ancillary equipment
• Ensuring working area is kept clean and tidy and free from obstacles affecting the safe working conditions of others
• Accurate recording of all production statistics including materials produced, downtime, changeovers and information directly attributable to the extrusion area

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Numerate and literate in English
• Ability to interpret detailed work orders and quality information and batch cards
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to be trained with the ancillary equipment
• Operate as part of manufacturing team

SKILLS REQUIRED:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: