Production Operative

Job Title: Production Operative Reporting To: Production Supervisor Salary: Starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Location: This role is Kilwaughter, Co. Antrim Purpose: This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and work as part of a growing business that is prepared to invest in your future. We currently have an opportunity for a Production Operative to join our Operations team. As part of our production team you will have the responsibility of operating production machinery to produce a range of products. Key Responsibilities: · Responsible for your own Health and Safety and that of your colleagues · Ensure compliance with company policies; Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and FEMAS management systems · Operating automatic machinery to produce products in line with production targets whilst ensuring all standards are achieved · Assist with improvements and efficiencies in all production aspects · Responsible for material waste management · Ensure that machinery is in a safe and satisfactory working manner before use by conducting regular pre-production checks · Responsible for reporting any machine faults to supervisor or maintenance team · Ensure effective house- keeping in accordance with company procedures · Ensure appropriate paperwork is completed and maintained · Maintain files and records and provide quick accurate information when required · Ensure good relations and communications with all members and non-members of the team, providing excellent customer care in an efficient manner · Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues to ensure a ‘one team approach’ to deliver the company’s performance standards and the business objectives · Undertake duties considered by the company as within the competence of the role Criteria Essential Desirable Education · GCSE qualification in Maths & English minimum Grade C or equivalent. · NVQ Level 2 or equivalent Experience · 1 years proven experience operating automatic processing machinery · Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team environment · Experience with Heavy plant machinery such as Rigid Dumper, Articulated Dumper and Shovel · Experience of working to ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 · Working within the Quarrying / Milling industry · Forklift truck experience Skills and Competences · Fork-truck licence · Strong team player with excellent communication skills, both oral and written · Good problem-solving skills · Ability to work on own initiative · Computer literate · Knowledge and implementation of Health & Safety · Working knowledge of FEMAS Circumstances · The shift pattern for these roles are as followed: 2-week rotating shifts (1 Week days, 1 Week evening) and permanent days · Ability to do nightshift is essential for this role. · Able to work flexible hours as required and overtime. Personality Fit: · Ambitious & passionate about our brand, our reputation and our customers · An ambassador for our company values and someone who leads by example · Enthusiastic & knowledgeable about all things Kilwaugher · A self-motivated relationship builder with a positive outlook · Determined and driven by results whilst eager to work at pace