Production Operator

Our Barnsley facility is the centre of excellence for formulated solutions in the Europe, Middle East, Africa and India region. Working to ISO 9001:2015 standards, the plant specialises in manufacturing ready-to-use products that combine the optimal polymeric binder chemistry with multiple functional additives resulting in superior physical and aesthetic performance, such as flame retardancy/fire safety, abrasion resistance, stretch recovery and environmental comfort.

Working closely with customers and major retail organisations, our products are used in the domestic, commercial and institutional sectors of upholstered furnishings and window blinds, technical textiles such as automotive, protective and industrial fabrics and high performance apparel.

What You'll Do:

As a Production Operator you will produce a range of products, including aqueous compounds, ink and dye dispersions and dispersants. This will be iin accordance with standard procedures and operating instructions covering HSES, quality, output and efficiency aspects within a COMAH lower tier Chemical Manufacturing Unit. You will ensure that the correct materials (quantity and specification) are available for charging into the process as required, and you will pack final product into a range of product sizes, ensuring the packages are appropriately labelled and secured. When required you will carry out problem solving / troubleshooting in a safe manner to ensure production plans are delivered.

What We're Looking For:

The following accountabilities are identified for the role of Production Operator

• Maintain accurate written records such as batch sheets and stock counts


• Packing of final product to ensure that material is supplied to the warehouse / customer in a timely fashion and subsequent batches are not delayed. Correct labelling and securing of the packages prior to packing. Responsible for ensuring accurate filling of packages and that there is no external product contamination or damage at the point of despatch.


• Ensure the correct materials are prepared and available at the point of use.


• Assist the production technician where required in charging materials.


• Be proactive involvement in improvement projects to drive the site's key performance indicators.


• Take a lead in driving housekeeping standards / CI initiates within own work areas.


• Adhere to and promote compliance with company HS&E policies, practices, and procedures, always striving for continuous improvement.


• Carry out training of new staff to ensure they are familiar with detailed operating requirements before validation.
  
  Educated to a minimum of GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English


• An awareness of safety legislation, procedures, and quality systems (ISO 9001-2015)


• Ability to work both in a team and independently under general supervision


• Computer literate


• Forklift Drivers Licence


• Good communication skills


• The ability to plan


• Have a results orientated mindset


• The ability to build relationships
  
  The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.


We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life., Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team., It's an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success - not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities.

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today.

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their ethnic origin, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic.

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We offer competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits including:

• Discretionary bonus


• Bupa Healthcare


• Wellbeing support


• 26.5 days holiday (plus bank holidays)


• Competitive Pension Scheme


• Share Incentive Plan


• Free Car Parking