Chemical Production Operator: Filtration & Material Flow

Winsearch; Worthington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Company pension

Healthcare

Job summary

Winsearch in Wigan is seeking a Chemical Production Support Operator to help run the production department. You will ensure raw materials, intermediates and finished goods are available, maintain housekeeping, operate the filtration press, and support production teams to maximise plant efficiency.

The role emphasizes reducing downtime by coordinating material movements, managing the heating plan, and keeping areas compliant and ready for manufacture.

Qualifications

• Follow Manufacturing Instructions.
• Numeracy skills.
• Forklift Truck experience.
• Forklift Truck Licence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to comply with safety and quality regulations, including PPE.
• Desire to work collaboratively with team members to improve processes and product quality.
• Experience working with other team members to complete the production process.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Operate the filtration press in accordance with approved manufacturing instructions and safe systems of work.
• Transfer product from holding tank to the filtration press and monitor the filtration process.
• Complete filtration records and report any deviations immediately.
• Assist Production Operators during busy periods to maintain production schedules.
• Ensure production vessels receive the correct raw materials and packaging in a timely manner.
• Prepare work areas to minimise delays between batches.
• Safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
• Transport raw materials, intermediates and finished goods between storage locations and production.
• Supply production with materials in accordance with the manufacturing schedule.
• Return unused materials to designated storage locations.
• Assist with loading outgoing products where required.
• Maintain the site heating plan to ensure temperature-sensitive materials are conditioned and available for manufacture.
• Monitor stock levels of production consumables including filter media, gaff bags and packaging materials.
• Assist Production Supervisors with stock checks and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure production areas are prepared for upcoming manufacturing campaigns
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across production, press and yard areas.
• Keep all walkways, storage areas and production support areas organised and free from obstruction.
• Inspect spill kits, absorbents and emergency equipment, reporting deficiencies.
• Support waste segregation and solvent recovery activities.
• Work in accordance with COMAH requirements, site procedures and Permit to Work systems.
• Comply with all Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety procedures.
• Wear and maintain the correct PPE at all times.
• Report hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Forklift Truck

Forklift Licence

Numeracy

Manufacturing Instructions

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Process improvement

Job description

Winsearch in Wigan is seeking a Chemical Production Support Operator to help run the production department. You will ensure raw materials, intermediates and finished goods are available, maintain housekeeping, operate the filtration press, and support production teams to maximise plant efficiency.

The role emphasizes reducing downtime by coordinating material movements, managing the heating plan, and keeping areas compliant and ready for manufacture.