EU-Production Operator

Univar; Billericay; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a Production Operative for its Billericay facility. The role reports to the Production Team Lead and involves working in a production environment with adherence to GMP and documentation standards.

Key tasks include weighing raw materials, operating mixing machines, coordinating with the lab, and ensuring accurate paperwork. The role requires good literacy, numeracy, and the ability to work with PPE, with an emphasis on safety and high-quality work.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have some level of production experience.
• Have good communication skills, excellent attention to detail and be able to work without supervision when required.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Physically fit and be comfortable working with PPE such as Tyvek suits and respiratory equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work to high-quality standards.
• Desirable Counterbalance FLT licence.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions on production orders with attention to detail and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice standards.
• Accurately weigh out raw materials and load mixing machines.
• Liaise with laboratory team and pack finished production jobs.
• Ensure the correct completion of all documentation.
• Comply with housekeeping and hygiene rules and adopt a "clean as you go" mindset.
• Be compliant with all policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Cooperate on all matters concerning health, safety, training, legislation and the environment.

Skills

Production experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Literacy and numeracy

Ability to work unsupervised

Job description

A Place Where People Matter - Growing our People to Grow Our Business

We're thrilled that you are exploring career opportunities where you can continue to make a positive difference every day to keep our communities healthy, fed, clean and safe.

Duties

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Production Operative to join our Billericay team.

Reporting to the Production Team Lead, the successful candidate will work in our production facility.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• When trained, be able to follow instructions on production orders with good attention to detail and work to Good Manufacturing Practice standards
• Accurately weigh out raw materials and load mixing machines.
• Liaise with our laboratory team and pack off finished production jobs.
• To ensure the correct completion of all documentation.
• Comply with strict housekeeping and hygiene rules and adopt a "clean as you go" mindset.
• Be compliant to all policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Cooperate on all matters concerned with health, safety, training, legislation and the environment.

We Are Looking For

• The successful candidate will have some level of production experience
• Have good communication skills, excellent attention to detail and be able to work without supervision when required.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Physically fit and be comfortable working with PPE i.e. with Tyvek suits and respiratory equipment
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work to high-quality standards.
• It is desirable that the successful candidate also holds a Counterbalance FLT licence.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification