Machine Operator

DS Smith; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe working environment by adhering to health and safety protocols while operating machinery. Your focus will be on maximizing efficiencies and minimizing downtime, all while achieving set productivity and quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to improvement initiatives and ensure the maintenance of high operational standards. If you are committed to safety and excellence in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Accountable for health and safety while operating machinery.
• Responsible for achieving productivity and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery efficiently while ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Report unsafe acts and health incidents immediately to management.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Machinery Operation

Productivity Management

Maintenance Skills

Job description

Machine Operator

1. To be accountable for own and others' health and safety whilst at work, operating in line with SSOW (safe systems of work) and company procedures to enable a safe working environment.
2. To raise any unsafe acts seen immediately with individual(s) concerned and immediate reporting of health and safety incidents to management.
3. To be responsible for the operation of machinery to ensure efficiencies are maximised and downtime is minimised.
4. Achieve set productivity and performance targets ensuring consistent quality standards are met.
5. Ensure that maintenance and cleaning tasks are carried out correctly and in line with the planned maintenance schedule. Support and assist with improvement initiatives.