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Production Operative

Neath
Posted 22 days ago
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Production Operator

We are now recruiting for a Production Operator to join us on a permanent term. Reporting to the Shift Manager, this role will ensure that we achieve our business goals across DS Smith packaging.

Key Accountabilities

  • Be accountable for own and others health and safety whilst at work, operating in line with SSOW (safe systems of work) and company procedures to enable a safe working environment.
  • Raise any unsafe acts seen immediately with individual(s) concerned and immediate reporting of health and safety incidents to management
  • Be responsible for the operation of machinery to ensure efficiencies are maximised and downtime is minimised.
  • Achieve set productivity and performance targets ensuring consistent quality standards are met.
  • Ensure that maintenance and cleaning tasks are carried out correctly and in line with the planned maintenance schedule. Support and assist with improvement initiatives

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Hours Of Work

The candidate will work 37.5hrs a week across a double shift pattern (shorter shifts on Friday) which consists of:

  • Morning: 6am - 2pm
  • Afternoons: 2pm - 10pm

Experience And Key Attributes Required

  • Experience of working in a production/machine operating environment
  • Self-motivated with a can-do attitude
  • Enthusiasm to join our team
  • The drive to rise to challenges and good problem solving abilities
  • The desire to progress within a Company that values its employees and puts safety first
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

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Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension scheme, life assurance & income protection
  • Cycle to work program
  • Employee Assistance Programme, Digital GP & Health Checks
  • Retail and leisure discounts
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Skills

Health And Safety
Machinery Operation
Productivity
Performance Targets
Quality Standards
Maintenance
Cleaning
Problem Solving
Communication
Self-Motivated
Teamwork
Enthusiasm
Initiative
Attention To Detail

Location

Neath, Wales, United Kingdom

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