Chemical Operative

Key Appointments; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Chemicals in Middlesbrough is seeking an experienced Chemical Operative to join its hands-on production and despatch team. This permanent, full-time role offers variety in a busy manufacturing environment and a clear pathway to contribute to safe, efficient operations on site.

You will report to the Area Leader and help with moving finished goods, assisting with manufacture, packing, labeling and despatch, while adhering to safe working practices and site procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the chemical industry.
• Good knowledge of safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow safe operating procedures consistently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver finished goods from production to the warehouse according to procedures.
• Assist with manufacture, packing, labeling and despatch of products and blends.
• Handle empty packaging and hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Load and offload road tankers and HGVs.
• Work safely to help meet daily KPIs and report production issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and practices across the site.

Skills

Chemical industry experience

Safe working practices

Team player

SOP adherence

Tools

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Chemical Operative | Middlesbrough
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Are you an experienced Chemical Operative looking for your next opportunity within the chemical industry?

We are recruiting on behalf of Banner Chemicals for a Chemical Operative to join their friendly and established team in Middlesbrough.

This is a hands-on role within a busy chemical manufacturing environment, offering plenty of variety and the opportunity to play an important part in the safe and efficient movement, manufacture and despatch of products.

If you have previous chemical industry experience, a good understanding of safe working practices and enjoy being part of a practical, team-focused environment, this could be a great next step.

What will you be doing?

Reporting to the Area Leader, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering finished goods from the production line to the warehouse in line with site procedures and production schedules.
• Assisting with the manufacture, packing, labelling and despatch of products and blends.
• Handling empty packaging and hazardous and non-hazardous products, including bulk tankers and packed goods.
• Loading and offloading road tankers and HGVs.
• Working safely and efficiently to help ensure daily KPIs are achieved.
• Reporting production issues to the Area Leader.
• Identifying and suggesting opportunities to improve processes and working practices across the site.

What are we looking for?

To be considered for this Chemical Operative position, you will need:

• Previous experience working within the chemical industry.
• A good knowledge and understanding of safe working practices.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to follow safe operating procedures consistently.

It would also be advantageous if you have:

• A Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence.
• Knowledge or experience of filling equipment, including flow meters, filling machines and various pumps.