Production Operatives; Shift

Manpower are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to work on a temporary to permanent basis on behalf of a local adhesives manufacturing client based in the Walton‑Summit area of Preston.

Working 4 days on, 2 days off. (Initially training Monday to Friday during day time only)

Rotating shifts:

• 06.00 am – 14.00 pm
• 14.00 pm – 22.00 pm

Please note this shift pattern does contain weekend working.

Starting salary of £28,554 plus an impressive shift allowance of £4,193.90 initially, rising to £7,138.50 upon successful completion of probation.

• Preparation of raw materials and packaging: identifying, preparing the right quantities, transporting them to the appropriate production area, reporting any deviation from normal, noting the start and finish of the process.
• Operating batch processing equipment in line with process instructions and procedures for bonding‑agent manufacture.
• Monitoring equipment, keeping processes running at desired run rates.
• During weekend shifts, operating polymer‑reaction equipment in line with process instructions and procedures.
• Completing the initial testing and release of products to ensure no deviations from specifications.
• Checking labels and packaging material, ensuring correct labeling following the existing rules and instructions.
• Packaging the final products in accordance with instructions and company quality standards.
• Carrying out all operations in compliance with the expected quality standards and operating procedures of the company, and respecting all legal and company EHS‑rules.
• Responsible for housekeeping in the area of responsibility.
• Carrying out any other duties requested by the Production Manager/Supervisor.

• Chemical manufacturing experience advantageous.
• Knowledge of common software programs (MS Office).
• Ability to read and understand work orders, production processes, safety regulations and quality procedures and instructions.
• Availability to work shifts which include weekend work.

Experience in a chemical industrial environment desirable.
Understanding of basic English.

• Required to stand for long periods of time.
• Walk and climb stairs.
• Use hands to remove or lift boxes, bags and drums.
• Stretch and reach with arms extended.
• Stoop and bend.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Temperature, dust, smell and noise are under normal chemical environment conditions.