Process Operator

Do you have some experience as a Process Operator in a manufacturing environment? Are you looking for a permanent role? Do you have the flexibility to work shifts? If so, this vacancy at our Flint, Oakenholt Mill on one of our Paper Machines may be the role for you.

Our Flint, Oakenholt site houses two paper machines and an Effluent treatment plant. This role is based on working a 4-on/6-off - 12 hour shift pattern.

With around 90 employees, the site runs 24/7, manufacturing essential products such as Tork amongst others.

About the role

Working as part of a team as a Process Operator you will have responsibility for your area of the machine ensuring safe running of it at maximum capacity and ensuring highest quality product is achieved.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. So, if you believe you have the right combination of skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

· Maximize output by making sure correct specification, correct material and correct machine set-ups are followed.

· Work to Standard Operating Procedures, undertaking risk assessments, be part of quality inspections, continuous improvement activities as well as regular Cleaning, Inspection and Lubrication processes.

· Perform all tasks in accordance with site safety practices, attending safety training as required and contributing to safety audit systems, as well as ensuring all equipment is available for area of responsibility

· Able to comply with the lock off isolation procedure – LOTO

· Report any safety issues to the Team Leader

· Work to site quality standards, ensuring all on-line quality checks are done with integrity and in a timely manner and taking action as required.

· Manage the production schedule via on-site systems and co-ordinate size change and change over activities.

· Being present at shift handovers liaising clearly with colleagues

· Perform machine start ups and stops as required, logging any problems following procedures

· Undertake all relevant training as required

Who You Are

Having gained some experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment, you will be very focused on safety at work, and be a good team player - communicating clearly to colleagues and support each other. With a results focused approach to work, you will be able to follow instructions, take responsibility for your own area, and use your own initiative. A good level of numerical skills will also be required.

In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including,10% pension employer contribution, potential annual bonus earning up to 7%, health care plan, cycle to work scheme, work wear and local incentives. At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

All applications to be made online via Workday.

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

At Essity, we embrace the individual and recognise the remarkable power that can be harnessed when different ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspective come together. If you apply for a job at Essity, you can be sure that the only criteria we consider for selection is professional experience, qualifications, key job-related attributes and working values.

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Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.