Production Operator

ChampionX; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ChampionX is seeking a Production Operator in Aberdeen. You'll handle production equipment and chemicals, ensuring compliance with safety standards, while participating in a collaborative work environment. This role offers comprehensive benefits and encourages personal growth within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for personal impact and career growth

Qualifications

• B1 Forklift Certificate required.
• Experience in a chemical processing environment preferred.
• Effective communicator with flexible work approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and safely handle chemicals.
• Perform blending operations and maintain equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

B1 Forklift Certificate

Dangerous Goods Awareness

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

R00133106

ChampionX is seeking an experienced Production Operator located in Aberdeen. The Production Operator will be responsible for the operation of production equipment to decant chemicals into various containers and the operation of forklift trucks to stage and load chemical containers on site.

What’s In It For You

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organisation that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
• Comprehensive benefits package
  
  

What You Will Do

• Safely move and store chemicals on site in accordance with handling procedures
• Operate decanting processes to transfer chemicals between containers and vessels
• Perform blending operations, including charging raw materials to vessels and mixing to specification
• Load and unload vehicles and road tankers using a counterbalance forklift
• Label and package chemicals in compliance with international standards
• Collect and provide chemical samples for Quality Control analysis
• Adhere to all company regulations and safety procedures at all times
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and personnel across all levels of the organisation
• Follow documented quality procedures for all plant operations and activities
• Accurately complete, record, and save required documentation
• Ensure all plant equipment is maintained in good working order and available for use
• Perform routine maintenance checks and report any issues promptly
• Support accurate material requirement planning by providing timely and relevant information
• Assist administration staff in maintaining up-to-date SAP records
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• B1 Forklift Certificate
• Dangerous Goods Awareness
• Computer literate in MS Office and Excel
• Effective spoken communicator to both individuals and groups
• Experience of team working
• A flexible approach to working and ability to work with others to achieve objectives
  
  

Physical Demands

• This position is based in a chemical manufacturing facility.
• The role involves 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM) on a rotating two-week schedule.
• Weekend work is required every other week.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a chemical processing or handling environment
• IMDG Certification
• ADR Certification
• COSHH training or familiarity with hazardous substance handling regulations
• B3 Forklift Certificate
  
  

Certifications

• Forklift Certificate (B1 – B3)
  
  

About ChampionX

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.