Production Operative - Mixing & Compounding - manufacturing PVC Halifax, England
Job description
Title: Production Operator - Mixing & Compounding
Reports to: Shift Manager
Department Core Hours: Operate – 6:00 am - 2:45 pm, 2:00 pm -10:45 pm swing shift and 10:00 pm-6:45 am nights
Dugdale Ltd are part of the BENVIC Group. BENVIC are an international group and long-standing leader in compounding who create sustainable, innovative, and eco-responsible solutions. Dugdale Ltd were established in 1896. Our heritage and experience as a large PVC compound manufacturer has resulted in us being a leading expert in the field of developing, manufacturing, and supplying PVC compounds. Our high quality PVC compounds are used in a variety of production processes, such as injection moulding, extrusion or blow moulding, and are supplied into a wide range of markets
The Role:
Key Responsibilities:
· To work effectively to and promote all Health, Safety and Environmental legislation along with the Company’s compliance guidelines.
· Correctly assemble various raw materials as detailed on a “Mixing Instruction”.
· Correctly set up a “Compounding Machine” following a “Compounding Protocol to produce the correct granulated PVC pellet.
· Correctly weigh out, using a set of scales, the assembled raw materials.
· Introduce the weighed out raw materials into a mixing machine and mix those raw materials into a powder following a “Mixing Protocol”.
· Carry out quality checks to confirm that the raw materials have been mixed correctly.
· Correctly store and identify the mixed powder.
· Correctly clean the mixing machine between different batches to ensure no cross contamination takes place.
· Complete correctly all necessary production paperwork
· Assist in other production duties as necessary.
· Other duties as assigned.
New recruit specifications:
Desirable
Experience in the plastic industry
Experience of PVC compounding machines
Essential
Experience of shift work
Experience of operating machinery
Experience of working within a team
Understanding of working to quality procedures
Experience of manual handling techniques (however, full training can be provided)
Stable employment history
Basic English and Math or equivalent qualifications
*STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
Previous applicants need not apply
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £29,575.00-£34,807.50 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Halifax, HX6 2AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
