Basic Operator
JOB SUMMARY
The range of Operator (Basic) roles vary between categories and technologies, but generally sits within the Mixer, Packer, Palletiser, Production Ancillary and Sealer Job Families.
The Job Purpose of the Operator (Basic) is to safely carry out general line operations and cleaning regimes according to planned operational requirements in order to deliver a good quality packed product.
She/he is expected to carry out cleaning and inspection activities and record any issues/problems with the equipment to pass to the Technical Operator to resolve. The operator should master the operation of a series of machines in order to provide factory resilience.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Technical – She/He must always be able to support technical operator (i.e. starting and stopping if machines whenever needed, clearing jam-ups etc)
Carry out product and process changeovers/washouts to maintain quality standards whilst minimizing the impact to the production plan.
Ensure that AM’s are conducted as per the department’s AM calenda
Manning of the case packer
Safety –Utilise all appropriate safety and environmental procedures relating to the Sourcing Unit and allocated equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team. Understand the legal responsibility placed upon individuals.
Workplace Hazards - Full knowledge of the workplace and hazards within it. Utilise all appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment relevant to the task.
Environment - Reduce costs due to waste and minimise impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.
Quality - Monitors quality against set standards and reports any product and packaging faults. Detects process abnormalities quickly and takes emergency action to prevent them.
abnormalities quickly and takes emergency action to prevent them.
Continuous Improvement – Knowledge and understanding of the key principles of WCM and an awareness of the tools used to identify and priorities losses in the production area and eliminate them; role requires data collection. Monitor measures and performance after initial improvements and take further action as required.
Problem Solving – A Working Knowledge of how to identify, priorities and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence. Must demonstrate initiative.
Decision Making - Can make decisions to reject noncompliant products and to support the work plan for the day.
Teamwork – Must be a good team player capable of working within a highly effective team; responsible, supportive, and able communicator.
Administration - Conducts effective hand-over activities and records accurately events that have occurred during shift (cases packed/ rejects/maintenance conducted etc).
Physical Ability – Box erector require a level of agility to move quickly between workstations, ascend and descend steps. Assembly and control operations also require a level of hand eye coordination and finger dexterity.
Must be flexible within pattern of shift work to accommodate factory shutdowns, training courses etc.
Experience Required
ESSENTIAL:
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Basic mechanical awareness of the principles for factory automation including WCM Methodology
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Can maintain focus and discipline for the task whilst demonstrating good problem-solving skills to protect output targets.
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IT Skills – Competent in the use of Machine data and control systems that record Material Movement, Losses and Quality. Must also be competent in the use of Microsoft Office; Excel and Word programmes.
PREFERRED / DESIRABLE:
- Experience as a Basic Operator in Factory minimum 2 years
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Minimum requirements Maths and Science further qualification will be advantageous
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Experience of manufacturing in a Fast-moving Consumer Goods Company.
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Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude to progress onto the Unilever Technical Operator Curriculum (Entry, Developing and Full level).
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strong literacy & numerical skills
Closing Date: 19 August 2024
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, PLEASE USE ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:
- Apply on the Unilever Website or any other External Unilever Experienced Professionals platforms.
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Drop off applications in HR Box provided at Unilever Lordsview Factory.
Please attach academic results along with your CV. Applications without the qualifications/academic results attached, will be disqualified.
If you don’t hear from us within 14 days from the date that you applied, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
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