Do you have Factory/Production experience and a Counterbalance FLT License?
Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Production Operator, working for a client located in West Auckland. Due to the industry my client works in, candidates must be comfortable and happy to work in a very “dirty” work environment – full PPE will be provided, including masks that must be worn when processing. Although FLT duties are a part of the role, it is only going to be 10-15% of your duties.
The role involves working with chemical powders, measuring and weighing them to a specific formulation/recipe and involves a considerable amount of manual handling as these powders are packed in 20/25kg bags. They are to be weighed out to meet the correct formulation and loaded into hoppers. Because a large amount of these powders are graphite’s, the job is very dirty.
You will also need to be able to record daily production and complete other paperwork tasks. You will load and unload wagons as well as follow daily housekeeping tasks. Loading and unloading wagons of incoming and outgoing goods and collecting the correct raw materials from the warehouse is where the FLT license is necessary.
Production Operator Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* To ensure correct materials are selected and weighed off
* To mix materials in dry mixer in correct order and check it has mixed correctly
* To mix materials in mixer in correct order, ensuring correct temperature
* When using relevant machinery, ensure correct size screens are used and inspect mix for particle size
* Take samples as required for moisture, pore, and ignition
* To load and unload wagons as required, ensuring goods match paperwork, quantities are correct, and load is in good condition. Record deliveries and move to warehouse in correct location
* To complete production sheets, machine maintenance sheets, door seals, and cutter sheets
* To ensure working hours coincide with TMD’s delivery/collection schedules during day shift operation
* To bale waste bags, cardboard, and plastic as required
* To monitor and change when required dust plant bags
* In the absence of the Team Leader, ensure correct stock rotation and carry out stock count of materials when required
* To comply with company rules, regulations, working practices, and procedures
* To ensure work meets the required quality standard
* To ensure good housekeeping
Production Operator Applicants:
* Must have previous factory/production experience
* Must hold a valid accredited counterbalance license, have an in-house license, or have an expired (within the last 6 months) accredited license. Refresher training will be provided.
* Be happy to work in a “dirty environment”
* Ideally hold a Full UK License due to the work location
Working 38 hours over a flexible 4-day week. Commonly Monday-Thursday but could be any combination of Monday-Friday. Overtime is compulsory if notice is provided the week prior. Start time is 7.30am until 4.30pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch and 2 x 10-minute paid breaks.
PPE is provided as are showers and a laundry facility. Operators will be required to wear an airstream mask when mixing. Hourly rate is £12.30 per hour, rising after the first 3 months to £13.39 (if able to meet targets).
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