Production Operator

Element Solutions Inc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Solutions Inc. in Birmingham, UK is seeking a Level 1 Production Worker to join our manufacturing team. You will contribute to efficient and high-quality production of our materials, working 37 hours per week with shift pattern Mon-Thu 07:00-15:30, Fri 07:00-12:00.

The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and teamwork. Responsibilities include moving palletised goods, booking in finished goods, supplying packaging and raw materials, and supporting changeovers and line set-up.

Qualifications

• Standard Grade Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude with a proactive approach to work.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable and flexible approach, with a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Chemical Awareness
• Health & safety awareness
• Printing labels.
• Moving palletised goods to the warehouse.
• Booking in finished goods.
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
• Supplying packaging and raw materials to production lines.
• Assisting with stock movements between production and warehouse areas using barcoding systems for material traceability.
• Supporting production changeovers and line set-up activities.
• General housekeeping and other production-related duties as required.
• Participating in continuous improvement exercises

Skills

Safety Awareness

Quality Control

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Time Management

Customer Focus

Communication Skills

Self-motivation

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Level 1 Production Workerto join our manufacturing team at our Birmingham, UK site. Working hours are 37 hours per week, working Monday-Thursday 07:00-15:30, Friday 07:00-12:00. As a Manufacturing Production team member, you will play a crucial role in the efficient and high-quality production of our materials, contributing to our mission of excellence and innovation.

You Will Be Able to Demonstrate

Safety Awareness: Understanding and adherence to safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe work environment, minimize risks and set a good example to others

Quality Control: Ability to perform quality checks and inspections to ensure products meet specified standards and tolerances.

Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills to identify issues, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.

Attention to Detail: Precision in performing tasks and monitoring processes to ensure high-quality outcomes and avoid errors.

Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment, communicate clearly, and collaborate with colleagues to achieve production goals.

Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changes in production schedules, processes, or priorities as needed.

Time Management: Must be punctual and have effective organizational skills to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and meet production deadlines.

Customer Focus: Understanding the importance of meeting customer requirements and delivering high-quality products that align with customer expectations.

This role would suit someone who is safety-conscious, quality-focused, self-motivated, and committed to delivering excellent results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What will you be doing?

• Chemical Awareness
• Health & safety awareness
• Printing labels.
• Moving palletised goods to the warehouse.
• Booking in finished goods.
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
• Supplying packaging and raw materials to production lines.
• Assisting with stock movements between production and warehouse areas using barcoding systems for material traceability.
• Supporting production changeovers and line set-up activities.
• General housekeeping and other production-related duties as required.

The Production Operator will also be asked to participate in continuous improvement exercises that will improve their work areas and give them a sense of ownership.

Who are You?

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Standard Grade Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude with a proactive approach to work.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable and flexible approach, with a willingness to learn and develop.

What competencies will you need?

• Good standard of general education.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to respond effectively to a variety of situations.
• Effective team player with the ability to work independently and use their own initiative.
• Positive, proactive approach and self-motivated attitude.
• Willingness to undertake additional training and development as required.
• Computer literate, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP systems.
• Previous experience working with business systems and administrative software.

We are Offering...

You will be part of a highly collaborative culture that fosters continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We accomplish this through a strong and unified culture, as well as transparent management, which has enabled us to build high-performing global teams delivering premium solutions to our customers.