Production Operator

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate both SEF 1 and SEF 3 baling machine’s, SEF 3 blanket line equipment, Wet Plant reel end and mix equipment, depending on the product form required, packing all product to the required specification.
• Ensure that boxes are made, correctly labelled and sealed to the set standard, to satisfy customer requirements.
• Remove scrap from the production line and recycle or dispose of according to standard procedures.
• Constantly monitor product quality visually and through taking samples to the agreed schedule for quality control analysis.
• Remove contamination from the mat and highlight any persistent contamination to the SM.
• Conduct quality control checks such as visual checks, thickness and densities and settling heights; other in‑line quality control checks may be introduced, for which the Production Operator will be trained.
• Be responsible for quality check on product leaving the factory.
• Maintain and improve the set standard of housekeeping around the plant, with particular attention to the packing area.
• Adhere to Unifrax packaging process instruction and comply with the BOM (bill of materials) for which full training will be given.
• Assist the Furnace and roto former operators where necessary to ensure the production lines run to standard.
• Record taking and adherence to manufacturing standards, such as logging data and updating spreadsheets is expected.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled cleaning activities on whichever plant you are operating in.
• During plant shutdowns assist the production team in setting up the plant ready for the next campaign.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping along the production lines.
• Carry out other production activities as specified by the SM.
• Carry out operator maintenance tasks for which training and accreditation have been completed.
• Involvement in standardisation or continuous improvement activities on the plant.

Competencies

• A high level of computer literacy SAP and Excel.
• Results orientated individual.
• Passionate about giving a good service.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised and able to manage own workload and priorities.
• Strong effective team player.
• Flexibility to cover fluctuating demand within a small team.
• Excellent interpersonal, persuasion and communication skills.

Qualifications / Skills

• Production Operators will need to possess a current fork‑lift truck (FLT) license and be medically fit for FLT work.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, colour, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.

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