Natara Global
Process Operator
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Process Operator
Location: Billingham
Department: Production
Reports to: Lead Operator
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, three-shift rotation (6am-2pm – early, 8am – 4pm – days & 2pm – 10pm evening)
Salary: £27,500 – £32,916 (depending on experience) + Shift allowance (£4,500)
About Natara
Natara Global is an international manufacturer of flavour and fragrance ingredients, supplying customers across the food, beverage, fragrance and consumer goods industries.
The Hartlepool site operates within a regulated manufacturing environment, producing and distributing specialist ingredients to customers across the UK and internationally.
Natara is investing in its people, processes and operations as the business continues to grow.
Role Overview
Warehousing & Compounding Duties
- Receipt of incoming goods following company protocols on the management of works vehicles on site
- Loading and unloading of Hauliers vehicles/containers for incoming and outgoing goods & shipments
- Blending cold compounds
- Preparing goods for despatch to a global market by various shipping methods
- Transfer of goods to the correct stores location
- Booking and labeling of packaging materials
- Packing down of finished product into relevant containers in line with customer requirements
- Sampling of raw materials/traded products where necessary
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Administration
- Booking of raw materials onto the computer system
- Weekly stock check of raw materials
- Ensuring the production facilities are kept clear of unused raw materials and relocating for stock accuracy
Production Duties
- Ensure that the production plan is followed whilst on shift, modifying it if necessary after consultation with the production management
- Be accountable for the full and comprehensive recording of process information and adherence to process work instructions
- Monitor processing for non-conformances and to report such to the Plant Team Leader; be accountable for variances against standard yields and times
- Ensure the efficient processing of products in relation to raw materials, labour, plant occupancy and plant utilisation in a safe manner
- Where required, be involved in the documentation, development, and scale up of new processes from the Process Development Team
- Ensure that the designated plant is maintained in a safe and operational manner by liaison with maintenance personnel
- Ensure the safe and complete handover of the designated areas to the oncoming shift
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The Person
- NVQ L2 or 3 in PPO or equivalent is desirable, as is experience of extraction/distillation/blending processes
- Valid FLT Licence (Counterbalance) is essential
- Experience of working in a batch production environment
- Excellent team working skills coupled with ability to work on own initiative
- ‘Can-do’ attitude and flexible approach to work coupled with strong continuous improvement ethic
Natara Values
All employees are expected to demonstrate Natara’s values.
- We care.
- Be customer-focused.
- Raise the bar.
- Think and act as one team.
- Do the right thing.
- We deliver.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter and CV to recruitment@natara-global.com
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