Production Operator - Neston, United Kingdom - International Pheromone Systems Ltd

Description

Production Operator

A UK-based 'family run' business with over 30 years' experience in manufacturing, developing, and supplying high-quality insect semio-chemical based products and their associated trapping systems for a growing international customer base.

We are a growing and dynamic company, committed to quality & continuous improvement. We aim to provide a rewarding and challenging work environment for our employees.


Job Type:
Full-time

The hours for this role are 35 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 8.25 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and Friday 8.25 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Based in Neston.


Benefits for Full-Time Employees after 12 months:

• Company pension
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Salary:
£17,500 (starting salary) - £22,000 (potential) depending on annual development and performance reviews.

Job Summary:

The role will involve packaging and processing orders for distribution in a fast-paced environment. This is a day shift pattern with no night / evening work required.

Ideally you will have more than 3 years experience working in a packaging or factory environment, although full training will be given.

You must be a team player and able to work under your own initiative, completing tasks to a very high standard.

The purpose of the job is to ensure that quality products are produced, in a manner in keeping with Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures of the company.

Key awareness, skills & duties:

• Working on production lines, operating machinery / equipment in an efficient, safe and productive manner to a high standard.
• Recognising relevant product ranges to facilitate prompt and accurate material selection and processing.
• Adhere to correct procedures.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed at the correct time.
• Always adhere to safe working practices.
• To perform the necessary safety checks to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the department and to operate in a manner conversant with the training given.
• Transfer to other areas of the department as and when requested.
• Report any major maintenance issues immediately.
• Responsibility to ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and Regulations made under that Act which are relevant to site activities.
• Ensuring compliance with the Company Safety, Health and Environmental Policies.
• Ensure all PPE is always worn where applicable.
• Ensure that the department's machines are kept in good working condition.
• Work involves manual handling, some of which is very heavy.
• Ability to work standing for long periods required.
• Full clean driving licence preferred
• Computer literate

Personal Specification:

• Highly motivated able to work as part of a team, flexibility required to cover sickness holidays overtime etc.
• Must possess positive working attitude
• Ability to learn quickly
• Quality orientated
• Good level of numeracy and general education
• Ability to work well as part of team and communicate with other workers
• Ability and willingness to perform manual work
• Good attendance and punctuality essential
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willing to go the extra mile without being prompted
• Ability to work overtime at short notice if required

Essential requirements:

• Manufacturing experience: 3 years
• Counterbalance forklift truck training to RTITB standard
• Working to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards
• Weighing and measuring experience
• Compliance with Health & Safety at work and usage of PPE
• Ability to follow instruction and record information accurately
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Full clean driving licence
• Excellent vision (eye sight)
• Excellent hand / eye coordination

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

References will be requested.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From £17,500.00 per year

Work remotely

• No

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From £17,500.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Counterbalance forklift licence (preferred)

Work Location:
One location