Production Operator

IPS Corporation; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Adhesives is seeking a Factory Operator to join the production team in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will work under supervision to perform tasks that support on-time, right-first-time manufacturing while adhering to EHS and quality standards.

Responsibilities include operating high-speed dispersers, staging materials, basic QC testing, packing and dispatch readiness. Ability to follow instructions, work quickly under pressure, and communicate with internal customers is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to work quickly and methodically
• Good team working skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Awareness of environment, health and safety issues
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Good verbal and written communication with internal customers
• Good computer skills (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Assessing tasks for risks and implementing control measures
• Staging materials prior to batch production
• Operating production line equipment, for example, a high-speed disperser
• Monitoring the production process and basic batch testing
• Finishing products, labeling and packing goods ready for dispatch
• Storing goods and raw materials in the yard or warehouse
• Using lifting equipment and forklift trucks
• Cleaning and maintaining work areas, machinery and equipment

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Description:

To work as a team member under the supervision of team leader or manager, carrying out tasks as required in compliance with IPS Adhesives EHS and Quality Standards. You will play a key role is maintaining key metrics such as right first time, on time in full performance and minimizing customer complaints.

Your role as factory operator includes:

• Assessing tasks for risks and implementing control measures
• Staging materials prior to batch production
• Operating production line equipment, for example, a high-speed disperser
• Monitoring the production process and carrying out basic batch testing using standard QC test methods
• Finishing products, for example, applying labels and packing goods ready for dispatch
• Storing goods and raw materials in the yard or warehouse
• Using lifting equipment and forklift trucks
• Cleaning and maintaining work areas, machinery and equipment

Reporting any problems during the shift to supervisors including any maintenance issues

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this Job Description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• The ability to work quickly and methodically
• Good team working skills
• The ability to follow instructions
• An awareness of environment, health and safety issues
• A willingness to work flexibly
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal customers
• Good computer skills (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and to carry out batch processing to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Key Competencies:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the IPS and local standards, including meeting quality, productivity and safety standards.