Oldham Production Operative

Northwood Consuma Tissue Ltd; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Consuma Tissue Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Operative to run high-speed machinery safely and efficiently, performing quality and safety checks and troubleshooting as needed.

The role emphasises safety, teamwork and high standards; you will conduct routine maintenance, monitor output, keep records, and contribute to meeting production targets. Full training provided.

Qualifications

• Adhere to health, safety and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to high standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Excellent attendance and timekeeping.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Previous FMCG/manufacturing experience desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery to ensure production runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Conduct regular quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet standards.
• Undertake routine maintenance and cleaning of machinery.
• Assist with loading and unloading of materials.
• Adhere to quality, health and safety procedures and regulations.
• Keep accurate records of production output and downtime; work as a team to hit targets.
• Carry out pre-use machinery checks and identify faults.

Skills

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Attendance & timekeeping

Time management

Organizational skills

Job description

As a Production Operative you’ll be responsible for running high-speed machinery safely, efficiently, and effectively. This includes performing quality and safety checks, troubleshooting issues, and making adjustments as needed.

The main focus of this role is safety, teamwork and working to high standards.

Production Operative Duties

• Operating and monitoring machinery to ensure production runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Conducting regular quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet the required standards.
• Undertaking routine maintenance and cleaning of the machinery.
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of materials.
• Adhering to quality, health, and safety procedures and regulations.
• Keeping accurate records of production output and downtime and working as a team to reach output targets.
• Carrying out pre-use machinery checks, identifying any issues or faults.

Job Requirements

• Ability to adhere to health, safety and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to high standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Excellent attendance and timekeeping
• Good time management and organisational skills.

Previous experience in manufacturing or production, or as a machine operator in an FMCG environment is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.