Packing and Despatch Operative

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The Position

Packing and Despatch Operative

Job Summary

Imerys Aluminates Ltd - West Thurrock

Packing and Despatch Operative

A vacancy has arisen for a Packing and Despatch Operative has responsibility for operating the packing plant, loading lorries/containers, filling big bags and cleaning as and when required.

The normal minimum hours of work 37.5 hours a week.

Possible work patterns (this list is not exhaustive):
06.00 -14.15, 09.45 - 18.00, 08.00 - 16.15, 13.45 - 22.00, 21:45 - 06:00 (a premium will be paid for night shifts)

Key tasks and responsibilities are to:
- Operation of big bagging and associated equipment- Movement of goods and skips by FLT or using other plant equipmentInspection and defect reporting on equipment- Specific knowledge of safety procedures: Statutory Health and Safety as well as the Company Health and Safety Documents- Conducts safety checks to ensure compliance by others working on site in the wearing of PPE and the adherence to safety procedures. (Imerys employees and contractors).To maintain the necessary records for noting operational, quality, safety and environmental information as required- Knowledge of relevant Internal Product Specification sheets; understanding of quality tests and implications of process actions on quality- Responsible for collecting samples for the lab and in some cases performing tests.As the plant develops and progresses, different test methods may be required, and this list is therefore not exhaustive. Periods of higher risk of bad quality may necessitate different tests or higher frequencies.- Restacking reject pallets. Keeps record of where recycled to, quantity, rate of recycling, quality checks- Removal of FGS pallets from the palletiser and placing them in stock in the required area. Keeping all spreadsheets up to date- Ensuring the palletiser does not run out of pallets or hoods with which to pack product onto- Housekeeping, cleanliness, tidiness. Maintains a clean safe work area. Out on plant, cleans where necessary and notifies supervisor if cannot be done personally- Will actively participate in their own training and development, and in the training and development of others- Responsibility to manage those people occasionally working under their supervisionMust maintain a concise log of production completed- Must report any safety issues immediately and record near missesMust record any data as requested by the business for continuous improvementOperation of big bagging and associated equipment- Bulk loading of lorries- Loading of containers- Behavioural safety audits & risk assessments Operating Packing Plant (if trained)Operating Mixing Plant (if trained)- Operating Packing Plant (if trained)- Fire Marshal duties (if trained)- Maintenance of plant (where qualifications allow)

Applications are invited from applicants who have the following attributes:
- Ability to work autonomously- Fork lift driving licence- Warehouse experience- Manufacturing/Process experience preferred- Electrical and Mechanical qualification or experience preferred

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About Imerys:
Imerys is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent
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