Production Operator with FLT experience

Blue Arrow. is recruiting for a Production Operator with Forklift experience aswell as a valid driving licence to be able to travel between 2 sites. Our client is a global manufacturing leader in their industry and is offering great progression opportunities to grow with the company based in Swansea.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday DAYS (8.30am- 5pm or 9am to 5.30 pm)

Salary: £27,976 per annum (plus excellent benefits package)

Contract: Permanent

Summary: To blend, drum, package, and dispatch products to specification in a safe, efficient and timely manner to meet the demands of our customers. Working as part of the Production team to ensure that all customer orders are fulfilled, and stock levels are maintained to the high standards expected by the company.

Main Responsibilities:

Blend Production Stock from raw materials using Blending Equipment and other tools and equipment appropriate to the needs of the job
Preparation of Pure Water
Prepare, Blend, Quality Assure, Bottle/Drum, Label, Pack, finished products for stock and storage or dispatch to Customer
Heat Shrink Wrap and/or palletise products as required
Receive goods inwards, including offloading of tankers, and store goods as instructed
Operation of Forklift trucks and other equipment is essential to role
Ensure QR code scanning is actioned on all orders as fundamental to stock control and quality assurance
Update internal systems to ensure job status, inventory levels etc are accurately recorded
Liaise with Order processing team as required
Process Waste/Recycling on a timely basis. Contribute to waste management programmes
Maintain a safe and clean working environment. Identify and report unsafe operations to Senior Operator or management team immediately.
Assist with Stock Checks and inventory management
Always adhere to safety procedures, including PPE, and company policies for equipment operation
Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety
Prepare effectively for all jobs, setup production equipment and supplies before commencing processing (blending, drumming, packing) production jobs or orders.
Support quality checks throughout the process and on all customer orders before dispatch
Inspect equipment to identify any malfunctions or need for repairs or replacement, complete preventative and reactive maintenance tasks to maintain safe working environment and production capacity
Operate equipment safely and effectively ensuring equipment is maintained in clean, good, and safe working condition.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people