We are recruiting a Mixing Section Operative/ Counterbalance Driver for an Immediate start.
Location: Swindon
Contract Type: Temporary-permanent
Pay Rates: 11.44 per hour
Hours/Days of work: 08:00-17:00 (Monday-Thurs ) Fri 08.00-12.45)
Responsibilities:
- Make sure the machine to be used is clean and ready for use.
- Follow production planning board for required daily work throughout the day.
- Weigh/dry powders - follow weekly rota.
- Correctly weigh out raw materials for formulations.
- Transport to mixing room and load into correct machine.
- Liaise with QA for material testing.
- When passed and thoroughly mixed - pour/decant as required.
- Carry-out decants.
- Ensure machines/bowls are extra clean to maintain the 5S standard - monthly.
- When free of work - Daily Sniff Test.
- Report any equipment defects immediately to your supervisor/manager.
- Ensure mixing methods are carried out to the required specifications.
- Ensure PPE is used as required.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the working environment and surrounding areas.
- Communicate effectively with staff on all levels.
- Work safely and cleanly on all occasions.
- Report any accidents immediately to supervisor/manager.
- Ensure the machines are kept clean and free of contamination, are maintained and always available for use.
- Keep waste to a minimum.
- Print labels from label system.
- Fork-lift driving when necessary.
- Team Player
- Some Heavy Lifting involved
The successful candidate:
- Counterbalance Forklift Licence in house licence not acceptable
- Previous Forklift Driving Experience min 2 years experience
- Previous Production/ Manufacturing experience.
- Team Player
As a Thrive employee, you will have access to our exciting new benefits portal:
- Discount outlet: Save money in shops, restaurants and UK attractions.
- Employee support: with access to counsellors 24/7.
- Health & well-being services: including online health check and gym discounts.
- 24/7 GP: to book appointments simply & quickly.
- Payslips and pensions information.
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