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Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.\n We are looking for a reliable and safety-focused Process Manufacturing Operative to join our manufacturing team on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on role within a busy production environment, where you will support the safe and efficient manufacture of products to agreed quality, output and housekeeping standards.\nThe successful candidate will work as part of a production team, operating plant, equipment and machinery, following standard operating procedures, completing process documentation and contributing to a positive safety and continuous improvement culture.\nKey Responsibilities\nOperate process manufacturing equipment, machinery and associated systems safely and in line with site procedures.\nFollow standard operating procedures, work instructions, risk assessments and quality requirements at all times.\nAccurately weigh, load, mix, process, pack, label or transfer materials as required by the production schedule.\nCarry out routine quality checks, visual inspections and basic testing, recording results clearly and escalating any issues.\nMonitor process conditions and report equipment faults, deviations, safety concerns or production issues to the appropriate supervisor or team leader.\nComplete production paperwork, logbooks and electronic records accurately and in a timely manner.\nMaintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and 5S within the production area.\nSupport line changeovers, cleaning activities, basic maintenance checks and handovers between shifts where required.\nWork collaboratively with colleagues across production, quality, maintenance, warehouse and supervision teams.\nContribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency and waste reduction.\nAbout You\nWe are looking for someone who is dependable, practical and comfortable working in a structured manufacturing environment. You will have a strong awareness of health and safety, good attention to detail and a willingness to learn and follow agreed processes.\nEssential Skills and Experience\nPrevious experience in a manufacturing, production, process, warehouse or industrial environment.\nAbility to follow written and verbal instructions accurately, high level of attention to detail\nGood basic numeracy, literacy and record-keeping skills.\nStrong commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental standards.\nGood communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.\nCan also work independently, demonstrating the ability to plan, prioritise workload, and multitask\nFlexible approach to work, including the ability to work shifts where required.\nComfortable with manual handling and working in a physical production environment.\nDesirable Skills\nExperience operating process plant, manufacturing machinery or production equipment.\nForklift truck, manual handling or relevant site-based training certificates.\nExperience working to GMP, ISO, quality management systems or regulated manufacturing standards.\nBasic understanding of lean manufacturing, 5S or continuous improvement activities.\nWhat We Offer\nA permanent role within an established manufacturing environment.\nFull training and ongoing development opportunities.\nA supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and quality.\nOpportunities to develop wider process, production and operational skills.\nHow to Apply\nIf you are a motivated and reliable individual looking for a permanent opportunity in process manufacturing, we would like to hear from you. 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