Job Description:

Our client based in Havant is looking to recruit a Process Operator/Forklift Driver, you must be able to work the below shift pattern and have a current Counter Balance Licence.

Hours:

• 40 hours per week – 3 shift rotating system (0700 – 1445; 1445 – 2245; 2245 – 0700hrs)
• Pattern: - Days – Nights – Afternoon

MAIN DUTIES:

• To ensure that the machine is set up to the relevant specification and to monitor product quality as required.
• To request, measure and load all raw materials as required.
• To ensure that all production requirements are met to the best of the Operators ability and that machine outputs are maximised at all times.
• To complete first off Quality Control tests and continuously monitor at a frequency specified by the Q.C test schedule (Ash, MFI, and volatiles, chip quality) immediately informing supervision of any quality deviations as they arise.
• To ensure effective communication and to keep the Shift Supervisor suitably informed of production status at all times highlighting any issues or problems as and when they arise.
• To adhere to all procedures and disciplines relating to any equipment or activity upon which you may be required to work.
• To maintain good housekeeping practices at all times.
• Follow all procedures and instructions that are designed in accordance with ISO 9001 to ensure the quality of the product and/or services provided is maintained.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation and company policy for maintaining safe working conditions including equipment, drawing attention to hazards and to take reasonable care of themselves and others. All necessary safety devices and/or protective equipment must be used.

SKILLS – Essential

• Good level of general education.
• Current fork truck counterbalance licence
• Literate, numerate, accurate - good with basic figures
• Steady employment record and reliability
• Able to work as a member of a team
• Able to work on own initiative