We are currently recruiting for a Production Operator with a current, valid FLT counterbalance license for a chemical manufacturing site based in Rochdale. As a flexible and motivated team member, you will work a two shift system, 39 hours a week, operating plant equipment and chemical processes safely and efficiently to maximize production output.

Hours of work are 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm rotating and the pay rate is £11.36 per hour.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure all work is carried out safely and all near misses, incidents and accidents are reported/investigated
• Operate plant machinery to manufacture products following standard operating procedures and in a safe and efficient manner
• Setting up batches, checking, weighing and adding materials and physically moving batch materials where required
• Complete all batch related documentation accurately and provide suitable handover to on-coming shifts
• Clean vessels between batches to ensure no cross-contamination of product and/or materials to subsequent batches
• Work as part of a team to ensure targets are met whilst maintaining quality standards and maximizing efficiency
• Report plant maintenance work requirements to minimize downtime and cost
• Keep work station clean, tidy and organized in line with the 5S approach
• Identify areas for improvement and/or cost savings

Key candidate requirements:

• Strong numerical ability with GCSE Math’s and English
• Experience in a manufacturing process environment or the chemical industry is advantageous
• Excellent team worker able to adapt to changing priorities
• Computer literate
• FLT license