Pertemps Reading are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a leading brick manufacturing company based in Thatcham. A successful Production Operative will be able to work a Day/Night monthly rota with 12 hours shifts. This Production Operative role is for the separator section. The purpose of the Separator section is:
* To inspect, separate and sort blocks received from the autoclaves.
* To pass good saleable material on to the packer, and dispose of any waste material.
* To supply the mixer with plates.
* To transport freshly cut cakes from the cutting line to the autoclaves using the cross crane.
Main Duties & Responsibilities for a Production Operative:
* To comply with all company and section safety guidelines and instructions.
* To comply with all section instructions and procedures.
* To ensure that all material meets the relevant quality standards.
* To complete all relevant paperwork to a high accuracy standard.
* To undertake "on line" testing of blocks and enter the results onto the PC.
* To keep the area clean and tidy at all times.
* Be familiar with all Safe Systems Of Work and Risk Assessments for the section.
* Ensure that only good quality product is passed onto the packer.
* Monitor the performance of the separator machine and update the factory monitoring system (Intouch) with the details of any stoppages.
* Escalate to the maintenance team any plant issues which are affecting efficiency.
* Hand over information to oncoming shift on that section.
* Liaise with packer and autoclave sections operatives on product size changes etc.
* Fill in all relevant information in section logbook.
* Complete all weekly work orders for the section.
* To understand the gate entry system into the moving parts area of the section.
* Monitor the performance of the machine and update the factory monitoring system (Intouch) with the details of any stoppages.
* Ensure that safety concerns are escalated without delay and resolved.
Previous experience in a similar environment is not a must for this Production Operative role. Full training will be provided prior to crossing on a monthly rota. If you are interested, please apply for the role or contact Daniel from our Reading Branch!