Extrusion Operator

Our client, based in Haverton Hill, Billingham, is looking to recruit an Extrusion Operator to join a growing Chemical company, the role will also require the candidate to work on their site in Hartlepool from time to time too, therefore a driving licence is essential.

The rate for this role 12.65 per hour + 113.89 SA + Overtime allowance.

Hours of work would be a continental shifts - 4 on and 4 off (days and nights 12 hr shifts)

Responsibilities:

• To operate as part of the process team to meet targets in all relevant areas of activity, and to ensure that products are produced in accordance with the agreed production/business plan
• Work effectively under the direction of management
• Compliance with the company's policies and procedures
• Accountable for own health & safety and that of others who could be affected by your actions including: ensuring that Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Standards are applied in all production plant areas in accordance with policies, guidelines and procedures
• Ensure that all tasks are performed safely by employing Risk/Manual Handling and COSHH assessments
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Ensure that incidents and near-misses are reported promptly to the appropriate internal departments
• Ensuring compliance with and awareness of Safety Data Sheets when dealing with chemicals
• Carry out all process and plant operations in accordance with full site standards requirements and other appropriate quality standards, highlight any potential quality issues to relevant personnel
• Use the stated procedures for carrying out all tasks
• Ensure material is stored and disposed of in accordance to environmental requirements
• Participate in a continuous improvement environment in all areas of process team operations. Identify opportunities for improvement in all aspects of process operations
• Identify areas to Reduce, Recycle, Reuse or Remove waste generation from production runs as part of the Company's Environmental policy and commitment
• Ensure Production paperwork is completed correctly, in full and on time
• Effective one to one handover on plant
• Participate in training and development in order to maintain and develop skills
• Flexible working across plant areas and other sites where required
• Plus any other duties as required in order to meet the needs of the business

Requirements:

• Experience working within a chemical and/or manufacturing environment as a Process/Manufacturing Operator.
• Able to understand manufacturing processes and adhere to health and safety procedures
• Punctual, reliable and a team player is paramount for this role

NB: the role could lead to permanent.

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