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Position Title: Production Operator
Location: Barbot Hall Industrial Estate, Mangham Road, Rotherham, S61 4RJ
IPL Rotherham is part of the IPL Group and is a well-established, leading plastic injection moulding manufacturer. The company is highly regarded in the plastics industry and has won numerous awards ranging from environmental & efficiency to employee recognition awards. We heavily invest in our people as well as equipment. The business already has one of the most extensive collections of large tonnage injection moulding machines in the UK with continued investments planned.
Pay Rate: £
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern.
Days, Afters & Nights. 06:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 – 22:00 / 22:00 – 06:00am.
Weekend overtime is available. Sat: x 1.5 rate, Sun x 2 rate
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will work as part of the Production team to support the production process. You will assist in the running of the machines and will complete basic quality checks on the products. Following the necessary training you will also be required to report any non conformances that you identify and work to ensure your workspace is audit ready at all times.
Overview of Key Duties:
- Completing area/machine/equipment safety checks, immediately reporting any non-conformances, accidents, near misses or product / safety concerns to Supervisors.
- Ensure all personal mandatory safety requirements are met
- Be compliant with personal mandatory training - factory and role specific.
- Work effectively and positively with other teams and team members
- Completing Housekeeping and Clean as You Go activities
- Eliminates waste where possible and escalates if waste is observed and suggest opportunities to reduce / eliminate.
In common with all other members of the Company workforce, the Job Holder is required to adhere to the policies on Health, Safety, Environment, Hygiene and Good Housekeeping. Specifically:
- To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and anyone else who may be affected by their acts or omissions
- To co-operate with their employer or anyone else in the performance of their statutory duties
- No person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety, environment, hygiene or welfare
- To ensure all work is performed in an environmentally sound manner that helps reduce waste, energy usage, emissions etc., and meets with the Company’s sustainability commitments
- To immediately report any incident or hazard to their Manager to mitigate the risk and prevent recurrence
What you will bring to the role:
- Experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment would be beneficial, although training will be provided
- Good understanding of English, Maths and Comprehension
- Ability to understand and to work to approved Standards / Safe Operating Procedures
- Good understanding and awareness of Safety and Quality Standards within a workplace
- Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
- Able to work well as part of a team, meeting individual and team targets
What you will get in return:
- Hourly rate of £XX per hour
- 25 holidays per year
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Pension matched up to 7%
- Voluntary overtime available
- Opportunity for further on the job training
- Free onsite Parking
- Uniform and PPE provided