Operator

Our expanding Client at start up phase has a requirement for a permanent Operator.  As an Operator, you will be deployed to production and other site activities.  Manufactures product in a safe, compliant and efficient manner, whilst ensuring manual and electronic records and documentation is completed accurately and contemporaneously.  All activities must comply with EHS and quality regulations and adhere to all site and operations procedures.

Contract Type: 6 month contract with a view to Permanency. This is a day shift role and hours of work are Monday -Thursday 8am to 4.30 and Friday 8am to 3.30

Key Responsibilities

• Is flexible and works independently or as part of a team to complete job related tasks and projects in a safe, compliant   and efficient manner.
• Use manual and automated control systems to manufacture products in compliance with batch manufacturing instructions (BMI’s), production and equipment procedures.
• Handle raw materials, product and waste materials in and out of production and stores areas.
• Dispense materials for batches or quality and technical services as needed.
• Samples raw materials, finished and semi-finished products as needed for operations and quality and technical services.
• Drive fork trucks and uses other material and waste handling equipment.
• Follow documented work instructions to ensure quality product is made and properly packaged for shipment to the customer, Completes in-process quality testing as defined in work instructions.
• Organise, clean and maintain work areas and ancillary areas, plant and equipment to the highest standards at all times.  Reports any issues without delay.
• Attend all relevant meetings and team meetings, ensures comprehensive hand-over to incoming shifts and briefings on shift performance, EHS, quality issues and action points.

Qualifications

• Minimum leaving certificate, Post leaving qualification e.g. certificate or diploma in manufacturing, engineering or related discipline would be an advantage, good knowledge and understanding of environmental, health and safety and quality compliance is essential.
• Chemical or pharmaceutical experience and working with reactors, centrifuges, dryers, powder transfer systems, filters, pumps also an advantage.
• Excellent level of attendance and punctuality is required.
• Good work ethic and ability to meet assigned tasks, responsibilities, objectives and timelines.
• Good organisational and time management skills, can prioritise work tasks.