Process Operator

City: Hexham (UK)    Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 5686   Department:   

Your Tasks

• Operate as a member of a team in the raw board department.
• Ensure that the work place, equipment, vehicles and machinery are maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
• Undertake a comprehensive training programme to be able to operate every aspect of the log yard mobile plant and attend any further training courses as required. 
• Undertake a comprehensive training programme to be able to run every aspect of the raw board department and attend any further training courses as required.
• Complete shift reports detailing production, to include any specific data required relevant to shift.
• Observe and comply with all safety precautions as detailed in the Health and Safety procedures and to ensure that safety equipment is in good order and used at all times.
• Ensure that the operation and related tasks are conducted in a safe working manner and that any incidents/ accidents and hazards are duly reported.
• Observe and comply with the Company Quality Systems as detailed in the Quality Manual
• Liaise with the shift supervisor and relevant engineering department as to the condition of the production equipment or problems.
• When required, provide support for holiday/ sickness/ training/ maintenance cover, to help maximise production output and efficiency.

Our Requirements 

• Reasonable standard of secondary education.
• Fork Lift Truck Licence however training can be provided.
• Loading shovel License (desireable) however training can be provided. 
• 360 Timber forwarder grab license (desirable) however training can be provided. 
• Able to work 12 hour shifts days and nights.

We Offer

The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focussed on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including company pension scheme, learning and development opportunities). Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks. 
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 23 days holiday per annum.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Your Contact

Jack Smith, HR, T 01434 611 032