Production Operatives (Shift working)

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 385057
  • PublishDate iconJob Published: 31/10/2024
  • JobType iconForm of employment: Temporary
  • salaryRate iconrate: £28554 - £35692 Per annum
  • domain iconIndustry: Manufacturing
  • type iconJob Type: Full Time
This position is no longer available

Manpower are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to work on a temporary to permanent basis on behalf of a local adhesives manufacturing client based in the Walton-Summit area of Preston.

Shift Pattern
Working 4 days on, 2 days off.
Rotating 06.00am until 14.00pm and 14.00pm until 22.00pm
Please note this shift pattern does contain weekend working

Starting salary of £28,554 PLUS an impressive shift allowance of 25% of the starting salary.


PRIMARY DUTIES
Generally, performs, with supervision, entry level production tasks which include:

  • Preparation of raw materials and packaging: identifying & preparing the right quantities and transport them to the appropriate production area, reporting any deviation from normal, note start and finish of process.
  • Operating Batch processing equipment in line with process instructions and procedures for bonding agent manufacture. Monitor's equipment, keeping processes running at desired run rates.
  • Weekend shift, primary responsibility to operate polymer reaction equipment in line with process instructions and procedures. Monitors equipment, keeping processes running at desired run rates.
  • Complete the initial testing and release of products to ensure that there are no deviations to specifications.
  • Check labels & packaging material, ensure correct labeling following the existing rules and instructions.
  • Packaging the final products in accordance with instructions and quality standards.
  • Carry out all operations in compliance with the expected Quality Standards and Operating procedures of the company and respecting all legal and company EHS-rules.
  • Responsible for housekeeping in area of responsibility.
  • Carry out any other duties requested from the Production Manager/Supervisor.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Knowledge of common software programs (MS office).
  • Ability to read and understand work orders, production process, safety regulations and quality procedures and instructions.
  • Availability to work in shifts which includes weekend work.
  • Work under minimal supervision during weekend shift work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1 year experience in industrial environment
  • Understanding of basic English

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

  • Required to stand for long periods of time.
  • Walk and climb stairs.
  • Use hands to remove or lift boxes, bags and drums.
  • Stretch and reach with arms extended.
  • Stoop and bend.
  • Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
  • Temperature, dust, smell and noise are under normal chemical environment conditions.


Interested to find out more? Please apply now!