Chemical Process Operator

Sonoco; Leicester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 9% bonus

Cash Health Plan

Company Pension

On-site parking

Restaurant

Job summary

Sonoco manufactures packaging and offers a challenging role maintaining washers and processing equipment on a continental based shift roster. You will perform daily checks, troubleshoot faults, ensure GMP compliance, and support safety and environmental initiatives across the site.

Experience in a manufacturing setting and a forklift licence would be advantageous, with a strong safety mindset and ability to work in a team or individually to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of washer/washer process engineering.
• Experience with chemical storage and segregation.
• Mechanical or technical skills across manufacturing environments.
• Fork lift truck licence would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain washer/dryer operation within specifications.
• Perform daily checks and calibrations with standard lab equipment.
• Assist with water treatment and safety/environment duties.
• Support HS&E initiatives and safe working practices.
• Update SOPs and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Washer process engineering

Bulk chemical storage

Chemical segregation

Mechanical skills

Fork lift truck licence

Job description

1. Purpose of Job

To maintain correct operation of all washers as the operating specifications set out in standard operating procedures.

2. Principal Accountabilities

Washer Conduct daily checks, using standard laboratory equipment. Conduct conductivity checks. Check cans on turnover for cleanliness and damage, feed fallen cans from transfer and turnover back into infeed; removing damaged cans. Ensure Washcoat process is in specification and controlled. Conduct running repairs and adjustments to maintain equipment within specified operating parameters of the washer and dryer. Perform planned maintenance as per schedule including TC86 + spray bar cleans. Troubleshooting and fault finding of the system. Water Treatment Assist the Serviceman/Service Engineer where required to complete activities. H&S & Environment Comply with Sonoco EHS policy and statutory requirements at all times. Lead by example on all matters of Health & Safety. Encouragement of others to engage in safety discussions and projects. Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with all applicable safety procedures. Completion of all mandatory, Convergence training and refreshers as required in a timely manner. Practice safe working techniques in all that you do. Support the business with any safety related initiatives and programs. Development of safety related skills, including attending any safety related training as and when required. Support the business with carrying out safety observations and discussions with others, finding any fixes or improvements which can be proposed to the site. Effective waste management control within the relevant area of responsibility, to control, reduce and eliminate waste within anything that we do. Adhere to high levels of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and ensure 5S is carried out at all times. Any additional role-specific H&S responsibilities. Any additional role-specific Environmental responsibilities. Quality Ensure all stages of the washer process remain within a pre-determined specification. Ensure the condition of the can leaving the washer/dryer is at the correct specification for the following process. Reporting and recording of disciplines and checks Liaise with the Shift Manager/Quality Engineer regarding day to day operations/alterations within the washer process. Adhere to quality and food initiatives with regard to Food Safety. General Assist in trials and installation/commissioning of equipment and size changeovers, as directed by the Shift Manager/Team Leaders. Work flexibly in any work area as far as safety and capability allows. Update SOPs and implement any improvements or alteration where required.

3. Knowledge & Experience

Minimum Job Requirements Working knowledge and experience in the following areas: Washers/washer process engineering Treatment of chemicals and bulk chemical storage Awareness of chemical segregation i.e. acids/alkalis Jobholders are expected to possess good all round mechanical or technical skills. Previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment and a fork lift truck licence would be advantageous.

Personal Characteristics

Strong Safety mindset. Organised, methodical approach to problems, able to achieve deadlines. Strong and effective communication skills to all levels within the business. Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own or within a team. Positive “hands on” attitude. Proactive team player who is self-motivated to continuously improve and learn in the workplace. Open minded approach. Resilient, strong character who is willing to challenge in a positive professional manner. The ability to adapt to changes within the workplace. Methodical and logical approach to problem solving and with the ability to understand and find the root cause of problems. Able to work to deadlines and targets. The ability to lead by example.

Salary & benefits:

• £45,588 per annum
• Overtime Bonus 9%
• Company Pension contribution
• Cash Health Plan
• on-site parking subsidised
• restaurant
• Shift pattern: Continental Based Shift Rota, attending 2 x 12-hour days followed by 2 x 12-hour nights, then 4 days off. Every 5 shift patterns a set break of time off which equates to 144 rostered shifts per year.

Your work environment

This is an exciting time in our business and joining Sonoco offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

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About Sonoco

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

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