Manufacturing Operator

Duties and Responsibilities:

To work as a team member under the supervision of team leader or manager, carrying out tasks as required in compliance with IPS Adhesives EHS and Quality Standards.

• assessing tasks for risks and implementing control measures
• staging materials prior to batch production
• checking Raw Material approval / shelf life status prior to use
• accurately weighing Raw Materials and Mixtures
• following standard process instructions to minimize batch variance.
• accurately completing all relevant paperwork
• feeding batches of raw materials into production machinery
• operating production line equipment, for example, a high-speed disperser
• monitoring the production process
• finishing products, for example, applying labels and packing goods ready for dispatch
• storing goods and raw materials in the yard or warehouse
• using lifting equipment and forklift trucks
• cleaning and maintaining work areas, machinery and equipment
• reporting any problems during the shift to the Lead Operators including any maintenance issues

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this Job Description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• good practical skills
• the ability to work quickly and methodically
• good team working skills
• the ability to follow instructions
• an awareness of environment, health and safety issues
• a willingness to work flexibly
• good verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal customers
• good computer skills (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook)
• must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
• ability to work independently and to carry out batch processing to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• no specific knowledge and experience is required but, if not already possessed, forklift truck counterbalance and reach licenses must be achieved within, ideally, twelve months of commencement, and a nationally recognized qualification, e.g. Level 1/2 in Performing Manufacturing Operations or Level 2 Certificate in Manufacturing Practices, is desirable

Skills:

• ability to work under pressure
• ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the IPS and local standards, including meeting quality, productivity and safety standards.
• a good level of fitness

Key Performance Indicators:

• Right First Time Performance (RFT)
• On Time In Full Performance (OTIF)

Company Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Opportunities for personal development and progression