Operator in Extrusion
Locations:
Bridgwater Site
Company:
Waddington® Europe
Letters of application together with a C.V. should be sent to we.hr@novolex.com
This role will require working as part of the team to ensure smooth, safe, and economical running of the department.
Main duties and responsibilities
- To assist the extrusion operators in, running machines, suppling feed materials, cover breaks, as and when requested to do so.
- To ensure the extrusion department is kept clean and tidy at all times thus maintaining good housekeeping, hygiene and a safe working area for all.
- To undergo further/additional training as and when required so as to perform their respective duties safely and efficiently.
- To ensure that the correct material is granulated in the granulator allocated to it. Ensure that there is no cross-contamination from other materials.
- To ensure that all items are passed for granulating, weighed and recorded correctly before processing.
- To ensure that only designated waste materials are granulated and that no foreign bodies are included thus causing contamination.
- Ensure all returned cages/containers are cleaned of previous materials before presenting to Production.
- To ensure that items leaving the department are correctly identified, labelled, wrapped and stored in their correct locations.
- To clean down granulators when directed in a safe and thorough manner.
- To report any defects or problems with the equipment or premises to the Shift Manager or other Senior Management.
- To report any accidents or incidents of near misses according to Company procedure
- Not to interfere with, misuse or willfully damage any property belonging to the company or provided to the employee.
- Take all reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work.
- Comply with procedures and co-operate with management in carrying out their work safely and without risk to themselves or others.
- Comply with all policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment is maintained;
- Abide by the company’s environmental and quality management procedures;
- Carry out any reasonable duties if requested that are within your abilities, irrespective of grade/skill level.
Person Specification
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent attention of filling out and looking at paperwork
- Good knowledge of computer skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Understanding of the Manufacturing industry and core processes