Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Production Associate ​/ Production Line

As a Production Operator you will be responsible for the safe operation of production machinery, manufacturing tissue products according to fixed specifications and standard operating procedures. As part of a shift team, our Production Operator's undertake the necessary tasks required to efficiently operate and maintain the manufacturing equipment and process. What You Will Do On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Work within Company safety standards, ensuring safe practices for yourself and others.
• Operate process and equipment efficiently, maintaining control of the manufacturing process.
• Understand how the equipment operates and carry out CIL tasks, along with basic maintenance.
• Lead small changeovers.
• Order, prepare and install raw materials in line with SOPs.
• Communicate effectively with previous and next shifts and colleagues involved in machine performance.
• Check product quality against specifications, rejecting or blocking where required.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards at all times.
• Complete all required production documentation and data.
• Take on the exciting opportunity to become an Equipment Owner, a role that builds your technical capability and leadership by giving you responsibility for the upkeep, performance and safe operation of a designated machine. .
  A proactive and committed approach to health and safety.
• Previous experience in a similar role within an FMCG or fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical maintenance experience.
• Good problem solving, planning and organisation skills.

Are you looking for a permanent, shift-based production role with one of the world's leading hygiene and health companies, whose products support the well-being of millions of people every day?

Our Skelmersdale tissue converting site, conveniently located just off the M58, offers an excellent opportunity to join Essity a leading global hygiene and health company dedicated to improving well-being through the essential products we manufacture and supply. With a strong presence in the Northwest, our well-known brands include Cushelle, Plenty and Tork., 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.

Together, we are improving lives, every day. 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. 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. Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards.

In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including, an attractive pension scheme, potential annual bonus, health care plan, cycle to work scheme, work wear and local incentives.