Chemical Production Process Operator

Winsearch; Worthington; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holidays

Company Pension

Healthcare

Job summary

Winsearch is seeking a Chemical Process Operator in the Worthington area. The role involves batch manufacture, weighing and mixing chemical ingredients, and monitoring equipment to ensure safety and quality. You will assist in process improvements and work within a production team to meet production targets.

FLT duties may be required subject to licence, with a strong emphasis on hygiene and compliance. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, with a salary of £36,400 and company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical/process manufacturing environments is essential.
• Ability to follow manufacturing instructions and batch sheets.
• Numeracy skills and accurate data recording are required.
• Forklift operation experience is desirable and may be licence-backed.
• Strong safety and PPE compliance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out batch manufacture in line with formulation sheets.
• Weigh, mix/react chemicals and monitor equipment during processing.
• Record process data to ensure quality and safety.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Report incidents and take corrective actions as needed.
• Support process and product improvements with observations.
• Operate FLT as required and other duties requested by management.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure compliance with HSE and QA.

Skills

Chemical industry experience

COMAH experience

Numeracy skills

Forklift truck

Teamwork

Safety compliance

PPE compliance

Process troubleshooting

Procedural following

Quality awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2

IOSH Managing Safely

Forklift truck licence

Level 2 Maths GCSE

Job description

Chemical Process Operator

Pemberton

Monday to Friday 6am to 4pm

£36,400

My client who is a leading manufacturer within their field is seeking an experienced Chemical Process Operator to join their team.

The Role:

The main purpose of the Process Operator is batch manufacture of our products. This role also includes many other aspects of manufacturing and will work as an integral part of the production team. The position includes retrieving, weighing, and mixing/reacting chemical ingredients. Monitoring of equipment during the chemical process and recording information to ensure quality, safety and efficiency are requisites of the role.

All aspects of site operations must be completed in a safe, timely and professional manner reporting any problems which arise.

The Production Process Operator is required to assist in the improvement of processes or products by reporting observations during the manufacturing process and to work with the production team members in order to aid development of best processes and products.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all process and operational activities associated with batch manufacture are carried out in compliance to the sites Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements
• To manufacture products according to details and instructions stated on the formulation batch sheet and specification, and to report in writing any deviations from these procedures immediately to the appropriate parties.
• To make accurate additions or adjustments to the process when instructed by Laboratory Staff
• To complete all necessary documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Immediately report any incidents that the management need to address using the appropriate reporting systems
• Respond to required corrective and preventive action in a timely manner
• FLT operator duties as required [subject to licence]
• Any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Directors and Management of the Company would also be included in the responsibilities
• Monitoring of raw materials requirements and informing supervisor when finished products are suitably packaged for movement to the warehouse.
• Participate as required in design / Hazard reviews
• Maintain workplace to a good housekeeping standard

The Candidate:

Skills / Knowledge / Experience

Essential

Desirable

• Experience of working in a chemical / process type industry
• Any experience working on a COMAH will be advantageous
• Understanding of chemical processes
• Ability to follow Manufacturing Instructions
• Numeracy Skills
• Forklift Truck experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing and maintaining PPE
• A desire to work with team members to improve processes and product quality
• Troubleshooting issues with production equipment and processes
• Working with other team members to complete the production process
• Flexible approach to working
• Good understanding of sampling and product testing

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

• Educated to NVQ level 2 in relevant subject
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Forklift truck licence
• Level 2 Maths [GCSE grade C or above]

Benefits:

• 33 days holidays - includes bank holiday entitlement
• Company Pension - Company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 5%
• Healthcare - Eligible for BUPA cover after 6 months probationary period.

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Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!