Production Operative

Univar Solutions; Billericay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical distributor is seeking a Production Operative in Billericay. The role involves following production orders, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and accurate material handling. Candidates should have production experience and good communication skills. The company offers a comprehensive rewards package and fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Market aligned pay

Diverse benefits offering

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
• Ability to work independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow production order instructions with attention to detail.
• Accurately weigh and load materials into mixing machines.
• Complete all required documentation accurately.

Skills

Production experience

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Counterbalance FLT license

Job description

Overview

A Place Where People Matter. Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

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, 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.

It is desirable that the successful candidate also holds a Counterbalance FLT license.

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.