Production Operator (Ideally with FLT experience)

Blue Arrow is recruiting for a Production Operator (ideally with Forklift experience) as well as a valid driving license to be able to travel between 2 sites. Our client is a global manufacturing leader in their industry and is offering great progression opportunities to grow with the company based in Swansea.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday DAYS (8.30am- 5pm or 9am to 5.30 pm)

Salary: 27,976 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Summary: To blend, drum, package, and dispatch products to specification in a safe, efficient and timely manner to meet the demands of our customers. Working as part of the Production team to ensure that all customer orders are fulfilled, and stock levels are maintained to the high standards expected by the company.

Main Responsibilities:

• Blend Production Stock from raw materials using Blending Equipment and other tools and equipment appropriate to the needs of the job
• Preparation of Pure Water
• Prepare, Blend, Quality Assure, Bottle/Drum, Label, Pack, finished products for stock and storage or dispatch to Customer
• Heat Shrink Wrap and/or palletise products as required
• Receive goods inwards, including offloading of tankers, and store goods as instructed
• Operation of Forklift trucks and other equipment is essential to role
• Ensure QR code scanning is actioned on all orders as fundamental to stock control and quality assurance
• Update internal systems to ensure job status, inventory levels etc are accurately recorded
• Liaise with Order processing team as required
• Process Waste/Recycling on a timely basis. Contribute to waste management programmes
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment. Identify and report unsafe operations to Senior Operator or management team immediately.
• Assist with Stock Checks and inventory management
• Always adhere to safety procedures, including PPE, and company policies for equipment operation
• Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety
• Prepare effectively for all jobs, setup production equipment and supplies before commencing processing (blending, drumming, packing) production jobs or orders.
• Support quality checks throughout the process and on all customer orders before dispatch
• Inspect equipment to identify any malfunctions or need for repairs or replacement, complete preventative and reactive maintenance tasks to maintain safe working environment and production capacity
• Operate equipment safely and effectively ensuring equipment is maintained in clean, good, and safe working condition.

If you feel you have the required experience for the role, please sumbit your CV for review

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