Production Operator (4 on / 4 off shift pattern)

Just Recruitment Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

The Just Recruitment Group Ltd is currently recruiting for a Production Operator for a specialist manufacturer based in Clacton, Essex.

Role will involve setting and operating production lines and compounding equipment to agreed schedules.

Working hours

4 on and 4 off 12 hour shifts (2 x days 7.00am - 7.00pm and 2 x nights 7.00pm to 7.00am)

Key tasks will include:

1. Select, check and apply the correct material recipes and equipment set-up conditions.
2. Operating multiple logic controlled machines (Extrusion, Slitter, Sheeter, Stretcher and more).
3. Carry out grade changes and periodic equipment cleaning to the required standards in a safe and timely manner.
4. In accordance with procedures, make necessary changes to set-up conditions and or recipe to maintain both quality standards and target output rates.
5. Periodically undertake full stripping and cleaning of extrusion equipment and other related plant as required.
6. Undertake visual inspections and first line maintenance tasks within scope of the role.
7. Monitor feed stock levels and ensure sufficient material to maintain production.
8. Loading and unloading of goods, using Fork Trucks, Grab Trucks, and Pedestrian Operated Lift Trollies.

Responsibilities include:

1. In accordance with Quality Control procedures, perform timely checks taking appropriate action to ensure quality standards are met.
2. Record equipment set-up conditions at specified intervals and immediately act on or notify any deviation from standard.
3. Monitor and accurately record production data.
4. Complete production records, quality charts and events logs.
5. Enter production and quality data into a computer-based system in an accurate and timely manner.
6. Accurately record reel start and stop times, assigning correct levels of downtime to the relevant attributable causes.
7. Produce and attach reel identification "Bar Code" labels, ensuring all data is correct.
8. Use computer-based system to despatch reels, prior to loading onto a lorry.

Benefits Include:

1. 23 days holiday plus BH
2. Company Pension
3. Health Care
4. Life Assurance

For more information on this position, please contact Just Recruitment Group Ltd on telephone (phone number removed) quoting job reference (phone number removed).

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful.