Production Operative - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Ingram Content Group

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Become a part of an innovative team helping to revolutionize the way publishers make books available in an on-demand world and helping to revolutionize the way that publisher content


Ingram Content Group company, is a leader in providing a comprehensive suite of inventory-free on-demand print and distribution services for books to the publishing industry.

Lightning Source gives the publishing community options to print books in any quantity, one to 10,000, and provides its customers access to the most comprehensive worldwide bookselling channel in the industry.


Job Description:


Job Summary:


Operate and maintain production equipment to maximize "up time" for production in accordance with the LSI Operating Manual and manufacturing instructions.


Production equipment and workstations include:
printer, book binders, trimmer and laminators


Other Duties:


  • Crossfunctional to work in other operations departments as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • To be responsible for your own Health and Safety and be aware of factors affecting your colleagues in order to maintain a safe environment.
  • To report any accidents, potential hazards to your Line Manager immediately.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


  • Must be able to operate a personal computer effectively.
  • Reading comprehension
  • Writing skills
  • Math skills basic arithmetic, addition, subtraction
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work safely and adhere to safety guidelines in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks
  • Ability to work independently or collaborate in a group environment
  • Ability to be flexible/multitask based on workflow demands
  • Ability to meet and maintain production standards
  • Ability to maintain reasonably reliable attendance

Qualifications:


Experience:


  • 6 months experience in a manufacturing environment required
  • Print production experience desired, but not required.

Education:


  • GCSE's or equivalent.

Essential Physical Demands:


  • Ability to walk and stand continuously during the assigned shift.
  • Ability to lift/carry in full range of motion up to 50 lbs. during the assigned shift up to 30 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
  • Ability to push/pull in a manufacturing environment up to 50 lbs to push during the assigned shift up to 40 lbs frequently and up to 50 occasionally.
  • Ability to grip/grasp continuously during the assigned shift.
  • Ability to bend, kneel/squat, twist/turn, reach above shoulder, and type/keyboard frequently during the assigned shift.
  • Ability to work designated 12 hour shift including overtime as required.
Additional Information


Perks/Benefits:


  • Holiday plus Closure Days per annum (Xmas Day / Boxing Day/ NY Day)
  • Life Assurance
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Company Sick Pay Scheme
  • Continuous Professional Development and Training Opportunities
  • Safety Shoes Voucher & PPE Uniform Provided
  • Free onsite parking
  • Free Hot drinks
  • Service Awards

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