Job Description

We are recruiting a Mixing Section Operative/ Counterbalance Driver for an Immediate start.

Location: Swindon

Contract Type: Temporary-permanent

Pay Rates: 11.44 per hour

Hours/Days of work: 08:00-17:00 (Monday-Thurs ) Fri 08.00-12.45)

Responsibilities:

• Make sure the machine to be used is clean and ready for use.
• Follow production planning board for required daily work throughout the day.
• Weigh/dry powders - follow weekly rota.
• Correctly weigh out raw materials for formulations.
• Transport to mixing room and load into correct machine.
• Liaise with QA for material testing.
• When passed and thoroughly mixed - pour/decant as required.
• Carry-out decants.
• Ensure machines/bowls are extra clean to maintain the 5S standard - monthly.
• When free of work - Daily Sniff Test.
• Report any equipment defects immediately to your supervisor/manager.
• Ensure mixing methods are carried out to the required specifications.
• Ensure PPE is used as required.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the working environment and surrounding areas.
• Communicate effectively with staff on all levels.
• Work safely and cleanly on all occasions.
• Report any accidents immediately to supervisor/manager.
• Ensure the machines are kept clean and free of contamination, are maintained and always available for use.
• Keep waste to a minimum.
• Print labels from label system.
• Fork-lift driving when necessary.
• Team Player
• Some Heavy Lifting involved

The successful candidate:

• Counterbalance Forklift Licence in house licence not acceptable
• Previous Forklift Driving Experience min 2 years experience
• Previous Production/ Manufacturing experience.
• Team Player

As a Thrive employee, you will have access to our exciting new benefits portal:

• Discount outlet: Save money in shops, restaurants and UK attractions.
• Employee support: with access to counsellors 24/7.
• Health & well-being services: including online health check and gym discounts.
• 24/7 GP: to book appointments simply & quickly.
• Payslips and pensions information.

INDSWI