Production Operator

ReAgent Chemical Services are looking for a Production Operator for their site in Runcorn. Apply Now!

Location: Runcorn, WA7 3DL
Salary: £26,000 to £30,000
Term: Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:50

• Generous Company Pension
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Free Onsite Parking
• Friendly Place to Work

About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited

ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products, ensuring that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy.

Production Operator Role

As a vital member of our dynamic and expanding production operatives team, the Production Operator will be responsible for producing high-quality and highly accurate chemical blends, ensuring alignment with our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

Production Operator Responsibilities

• Executing batch manufacturing of chemical mixtures (10L to 25,000L) in the manufacturing area, adhering to stringent specifications and SOPs.
• Transferring finalised blends into sales containers, with an emphasis on the safe handling of corrosive, flammable, and toxic chemicals.
• Performing periodic in-process lab testing.
• Actively contributing to process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, safety, and precision in chemical handling and manufacturing processes.

Production Operator Qualifications

This role requires experience and expertise in technical chemical blending, encompassing the production of standards with batch sizes ranging from 10L to 25,000L.

Production Operator Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in using lab equipment and conducting lab tests following established methods such as titrations, pH measurement, viscosity, and solid content tests.
• Computer literate, with experience in the use of Office 365 as well as manufacturing and documentation software.
• Strong ability to follow written work instructions and SOPs.
• Competent and confident in operating simple machinery and equipment.
• Proven ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs.