Shift Process Operator

INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS LIMITED; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS LIMITED is seeking a Shift Process Operator to oversee a chemical plant. The role involves monitoring production processes, adjusting instruments, and ensuring quality, safety and efficiency on a 4-on/4-off pattern with day and night shifts.

Responsibilities include handling samples, loading/unloading, paperwork logging, and maintaining housekeeping and PPE compliance across a 24/7 site. Some manual tasks and equipment operation are required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process parameters using Data Acquisition software.
• Read instruments and adjust settings as required.
• Pack and store finished batches.
• Operate valves, pumps and set points.
• Take scheduled samples for lab analysis.
• Supervise inbound/outbound goods; load/unload road tankers; use forklift.
• Log data on paper records for archiving.
• Perform cleaning and replace filters as needed.
• Report problems to the relevant manager.
• Ensure PPE is worn and maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Data acquisition software

Instrument reading/adjustment

Process monitoring

Safety awareness

Housekeeping

Tools

Forklift trucks

Job description

4 On, 4 Off Shift Pattern, 2 Days (06:00am - 18:00pm) and 2 Nights (18:00pm - 06:00am)

Shift Process Operators are responsible for overseeing the production process of a chemical plant facility. The goal of a process operator is to monitor equipment and improve the quality, efficiency and safety of the manufacturing plant.

Key Accountabilities:

• Use of Data Acquisition software to monitor the condition of process parameters
• Reading instruments and making adjustments to settings as required
• Packing and storing finished batches
• Manual operation of valves, pumps and set points.
• Taking scheduled samples for lab or on plant self-analysis.
• Supervision of goods in and out, including loading unloading of road tankers and using forklift trucks.
• Physical data logging onto paper records for archiving.
• Some manual work including cleaning and replacing filters etc.
• Ensure that any problems are reported to the relevant manager/department immediately
• Ensure that personal protective clothing is worn at all times.
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are keep on the plant

As this is a 24/7 site you are required to work on a shift rota basis which will include shifts covering nights and weekends.

Other:

• Carry out any reasonable duties is identified by your line manager or team leader
• Positively represent ICL to our customers and suppliers
• Ensure compliance with all contractual employment obligations
• Ensure compliance with our ISO standards
• Fully participate in the company's performance management and development programmes
• Maximise own ability to produce quality work, on time, and to brief, utilising best skills and available technology
• Work in accordance with the Company's Human Resources policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements

Staff Benefits: 17.5 Days holiday in addition to the Public bank holidays, company pension auto-enrol, salary sacrifice scheme, Life assurance scheme. Pivate medical insurance, Medicash scheme, Cycle to work, Additional holiday acrrued after 5 years service up to a maximum of 5 days.