Production Operator

Job Description

Our client manufacture products which include coated abrasives, personal safety equipment, adhesive tapes, industrial microbiology products, drug delivery systems and high-performance coatings.We are currently looking for a new Production Operator to join our team, this will be an ongoing temporary position.Salary - £9-£11 per hourShifts - 24/7 - 12-hour shiftsKey Benefits Include:

• 28 days paid annual holiday, rising to 33 days with service, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension after 12 weeks

Overall Mission

• Working a 24/7 shift system.
• Working safely and in line with the highest standards of Good Manufacturing Practice to meet agreed production schedules.
• Pack at a fast pace with minimum quality errors

Job ResponsibilitiesSafety

• Work safely in line with behavioural safety principles
• Compliance with RPE and PPE requirements (including maintenance of personal RPE log)
• Keep workstations and area clean and tidy.
• Spot potential hazards and report promptly to team leader and via APR system.
• Complete weekly guarding and interlock checks and report issues promptly.
• Assist in safety risk assessments.

Quality

• Comply with the 10 rules of GMP.
• Ensure the job is carried out to right first time principles.
• Ensure documentation (manufacturing and packaging records, QIRs, process deviations, cleaning and calibration logs, etc.) and in process checks are completed to required standards.
• Conduct line clearances to ensure no rogue components are present.
• Maintain timely awareness of changes to work instructions and quality issues communicated.
• Resolve problems as they occur e.g. reconciliation issue, out of specification readings.
• Report any issues to Team Leader/ supervisor immediately.
• Participate in internal, customer and regulatory audits as required, including necessary preparation/follow up.
• Assist in GMP Risk Assessments.

Production

• To operate machinery to specification and meet daily job requirements to achieve scheduled production targets.
• Evaluate breakdowns/stoppages, inform technician and team leader promptly and always seek out alternative work.
• Learn departments processes, procedures and equipment and apply this learning consistently.
• Engage in Lean Manufacturing processes

General

• Co-operate and communicate with colleagues, supervision and support groups.
• Communicate with colleagues and team leaders at shift handover to ensure any problems are left with full explanations.
• Continuously develop knowledge and skills to meet business priorities, new product introductions and legislation as communicated by the management team.
• To participate in training and ensure that all training is applied effectively.
• Ensure your own training file is kept up to date.
• Carry out additional duties/projects or six sigma projects as requested.
• Contribute to and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• This job also requires performing other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Computer literate in Word and Excel desirable
• Experience of working within a manufacturing or production environment is strongly essential preferably in a fast paced environment

Keyskills :
Production Operator