Production Operative (Plastic Extrusion)

Job Title: Production Operative (Plastic Extrusion)
Location: Aflex - UK - Bradley Business Park
Location Type: On Site

Job Summary: Seeking a talented and motivated Production Operative (Plastic Extrusion) to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Company Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Policies, reporting any potentially dangerous issues/faults to the direct Team Leader or Production Manager, maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure quality products are produced in the required quantity, on time, and at the lowest possible cost, in keeping with Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude to training and personal development.
• Monitor the performance of the process to achieve maximum output at all times.
• Carry out and document correct quality control checks for each job performed, completing all production paperwork.
• Work as a team to achieve departmental targets, company targets and customer deadlines.
• Degrease hoses.
• Test hoses.
• Reel up hoses.
• Operate a plastic extruder.
• Adhere to correct procedures.
• Ensure all documentation is completed at the correct time.
• Adhere to safe working practices at all times.
• Perform required safety checks to ensure integrity and effectiveness of the department, operating in accordance with training given.
• Ensure adherence to 5S in the department.
• Transfer to other areas of the department/business as requested.
• Ensure department machines are kept in good working condition and report major maintenance issues immediately.
• Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and relevant regulations.
• Ensure all PPE is worn at all times where applicable.
• Extrude PVC, Polyurethane and other materials.
• Work involves manual handling, some of which may be heavy.

Skills & Experience

• Highly motivated and able to work as part of a team, with flexibility to cover sickness, holidays, overtime, etc.
• Positive working attitude.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt.
• Quality orientation.
• Good level of numeracy and general education.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Willingness to perform manual work.
• Experience within mechanical engineering, extrusion, injection moulding, and understanding of pressure and flow would be an advantage.
• Technical ability.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A generous holiday allowance.
• Three days' paid volunteering leave.
• Additional support and benefits through the Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan.

Equal Opportunity

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.