Production Operator: Rotating Shifts, Quality & Safety

STERIS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

STERIS plc in Leicester is recruiting a Machine/ Production Operative to join the manufacturing team. You will operate production machinery, perform packing, inspection, and stock transactions, and rotate shifts 6:00-14:00 & 14:00-22:00, Monday – Friday.

Applicants should have GCSE level education, at least 2 years in machine operation, good attention to detail, and the ability to work safely within health and safety guidelines. Teamwork and initiative are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• To be educated to GCSE standard.
• 2 years’ experience in Machine operation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision (self-starter).
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Requires the ability to work within health and safety guidelines as laid out by the management.
• Ability to operate machinery once trained.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks at pace to achieve targets.
• The ability to read, understand and complete quality documentation.
• Be able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery to produce the businesses range of products on a range of machinery.
• Carry out all manual packing/boxing activities.
• Perform and document product inspection.
• Perform safety checks on forklift trucks.
• Weekly rotation on manufacturing machinery.
• Use the company ERP system to perform stock transactions.
• Carry out 5S and ensure that the workplace is always kept clean and tidy.
• Safely use mechanical aids such as manual and powered pallet trucks.
• Understand and update quality assurance documentation as required.
• Undertake training / personal development to enable competent performance of all relevant tasks.
• Deputise for supervisor when requested.
• Provide support across production departments when required.
• Support lean objectives and lean activities to meet business goals.
• Undertake training in various manufacturing processes to demonstrate competency and train co-workers.
• Represent the Company image with high integrity.

Skills

Machine operation

Education

GCSE

Job description

STERIS plc in Leicester is recruiting a Machine/ Production Operative to join the manufacturing team. You will operate production machinery, perform packing, inspection, and stock transactions, and rotate shifts 6:00-14:00 & 14:00-22:00, Monday – Friday.

Applicants should have GCSE level education, at least 2 years in machine operation, good attention to detail, and the ability to work safely within health and safety guidelines. Teamwork and initiative are essential in this role.