Finished Goods Operative – Droylsden

Overview

Finished Goods Operative – Droylsden

Key Responsibilities

• Machinery & Plant Operation: Be proficient in operating all machinery and plant essential to the business unit, ensuring their safe and efficient use.
• Maintenance:
   
  • Conduct daily and weekly checks on machinery and plant.
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  • Perform refuelling, lubrication, and greasing as needed to maintain operational standards.
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  • Promptly record and report any defects or breakdowns to ensure timely resolution.
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• Production Reporting: Accurately report daily production output and any downtime to the Operations Manager for review and action.

• Work Environment:
   
  • Maintain a safe and organized workspace, ensuring walkways and emergency exits are free of obstructions.
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  • Always use the appropriate safety equipment and PPE.
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• Incident Reporting: Immediately report:
   
  • Non-conforming wastes or contamination delivered to the site.
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  • Accidents, incidents, near-misses, environmental hazards, and health & safety breaches to the relevant manager.
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• Permit Compliance: Verify that incoming loads comply with the site license and permitted waste types.
• Stock Management: Oversee stock rotation processes to comply with site permit requirements.

• Training: Undertake necessary training to expand capabilities, including the operation of additional machinery, equipment, or supervisory tasks.
• Audits & Checks: Conduct random checks and audits on machinery under your remit to ensure compliance with operational standards.

• Cover other operational roles as needed to ensure the continuity of business activities.
• Engage in manual handling tasks to assist with waste management activities.

• Take responsibility for personal health and safety, as well as that of colleagues potentially affected by your work actions.
• Actively identify and report unsafe conditions to foster a safe workplace culture.
• Adhere to the company’s management systems, safe systems of work, and legal requirements.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• The ideal candidate will  ideally have experience operating Tele Handler or FLT.
• Strong understanding of plant and machinery operations.
•  Exceptional attention to detail in maintenance and safety protocols.
• Effective communication and reporting skills.
•  Proactive approach to problem-solving and incident management.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Job Benefits

IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.