Shift Process Operator - Granular

Job Purpose

To operate assigned process plant on a shift to shift basis producing required volumes of product in a safe and cost effective manner.

• Operate plant safely and within prescribed operating procedures producing required product output and mix to meet demand.
• Adjust operating parameters to maintain efficiency of the plant and to accommodate fluctuations in supply and demand.
• Communicate effectively with other areas of the plant, to ensure close co-ordination between different areas.
• Issue Permits To Work, COTIS, Food Safety, IPIC, Fuse Removal, Work Control Sheets ensuring that all work is completed to COMAH standards.
• Sample and test product making adjustments where required in order that product meets specification.
• Undertake maintenance as required in order to maintain plant and machinery.
• Complete shift reports in order that accurate information is recorded.
• Create work orders via SAP.
• Sodium ferrocyanide stock control.
• Dealing with bulk PDV, UV, Brine and Granular silo loading.

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent preferred.
• Previous process industry experience preferred.
• Use of SCADA and DCS controls.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Analysis and Problem Solving.
• Mechanical appreciation.
• Communication.