Pulper Operator

The primary responsibility of a Pulper Operator is to produce stock to achieve the defined standard efficiently and safely.

This includes ensuring the safety and efficiency of the process and communicating effectively with colleagues to ensure that product is processed safely, efficiently, accurately and to the right quality to deliver performance targets. Solve operational, process and product problems. Contributing to Continual Improvement and driving improvements in safety, housekeeping, workplace organisation and environment, linking to SQDCP.

All duties must be performed in strict adherence to safety procedures.

• Produce stock to meet the defined standard
• Optimising raw material usage.
• Monitoring equipment condition and assisting with maintenance.
• Solving operation, process and product problems.
• Training new operatives as required.
• Providing verbal and written communication when necessary.
• Comprehensive recording of all necessary information.
• Following and contributing to improvements in safety, housekeeping, workplace organisation and environment.
• Thorough understanding and use of Safe Systems of Work and procedures in the pulper area.
• Controlling activities such as wash ups and breakdowns.
• Recognising deficient equipment and either rectifying or reporting the fault.
• Striving to make continuous improvements in the role by reviewing processes including efficiencies and quality.

• Pre-viousexperience in a manufacturing environment with a strong understanding of machinery and equipment operation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills:
  Ability to work with others, comfortable in taking and giving direction with peers where necessary to achieve operational goals.
• Safety and Environment knowledge and skills such as locking off, manual handling Safe Systems of Work and waste/broke management, COSHH.
• Experience with raw materials such as pulps, broke and waste and effects they can have on shade.
• Knowledge of quality procedures, specifications, and product attributes.
• Understanding of how to complete relevant documentation and use company computer systems.
• Recognising safety hazards associated with operating a pulper and driving a Fork Lift Truck, carrying out Risk Assessments and developing Safe Systems of Work to minimise the risks.
• Understanding the potential cost and environmental impact of inefficient use of resources.
• Basic mill chemistry including pH and loading.

• We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including:
• The chance to pave your career with a global leader you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes.
• We will help you save for your retirement – join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• Free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses.
• Wellbeing support – including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest.

James Cropper are global market leaders in advanced materials and paper products. Led by the Cropper family for six generations, we have an international workforce and an operational reach in over 50 countries.

Established in 1845, we manufacture paper, packaging and advanced materials incorporating pioneering non-wovens and electrochemical coatings.

We operate across multiple markets from luxury retail to renewable energy. Renowned globally for service, capability, pioneering and multi award-winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability.