Coatings Production Operator – FLT Licensed

PPG Industries; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG in Runcorn is seeking a Production Operator to manufacture coatings to high quality standards, following Shop Orders and process control guidelines.

You will work 37.5 hours per week on rotating shifts (06:00–14:00 and 13:00–21:00), and you will report quality issues and material shortages promptly to site management.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement, health and safety, and adherence to 5S, with opportunities to grow within PPG Whitford operations.

Qualifications

• FLT License is required.
• Ability to process using Lean principles.
• Good communication skills for fast-paced teamwork.
• Strong organisational skills for efficient shift operations.

Responsibilities

• To process/manufacture products to the highest quality, as per IFS Shop Orders, following all Shop Order instructions as per each guideline(s) shown on the Shop Order/Process Control System.
• 37.5 hours per week on rotating shifts (06.00 – 14.00 & 13.00 – 21.00)
• To advise ASAP on any of the quality issues/shortages of raw materials/ consumables/ intermediate bases/finish goods to the Production Manager/Shift Managers.
• To assist to continually improve/advise on all procedures in the Work areas.
• To ensure responsibility for your FLT/Reach trucks safety and the daily checks.
• Clean and maintain all equipment in the line with 5s requirement as part of the working day.
• To help maintain daily audit data as per SQCPD requirements.
• Adhere to and manage the health and safety guidelines as determined by the Health and Safety Policy and the finding of any subsequent risk assessments
• Promote best health and safety within the team.
• Carry out such additional duties as may reasonably be required by Production Manager/ Shift managers.
• To adhere to PPG Whitford code and conduct in compliance with existing Whitford UK policies.

Skills

FLT License

Lean principles

Communication

Organisation

Job description

PPG in Runcorn is seeking a Production Operator to manufacture coatings to high quality standards, following Shop Orders and process control guidelines.

You will work 37.5 hours per week on rotating shifts (06:00–14:00 and 13:00–21:00), and you will report quality issues and material shortages promptly to site management.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement, health and safety, and adherence to 5S, with opportunities to grow within PPG Whitford operations.