Production Operative

Our client, based on Birchwood Industrial Estate, is looking for a Production Operator to assist in the Production and Distribution of Documents. The role will include operating printing machinery, re-loading machines, handling documentation, general housekeeping including waste management and re-cycling, storing documents and dealing with sensitive information included in certain documents in a professional manner, adhering to company policy and data protection.
There may be some heavy lifting, as well as the environment being very fast paced so it would suit someone who is physically fit.

Production Operators are responsible for all aspects of the production process of printing, inserting and despatch of business critical documents. These duties include operating production machinery and materials handling in the production environment.

Job Responsibilities:
• To operate and abide by the Company Health and Safety Policy at all times
• To adhere to the company Information Security Management System at all times
• To ensure the production area is maintained in a clean, safe and tidy state. This includes the safe disposal of waste material
• Responsible for the quality of product produced
• To highlight any non-conforming product or issues as soon as possible
• Responsible for the efficient use of the correct production materials and equipment
• Responsible for achieving production targets and minimising downtime
• Responsible for the accurate recording of information on fault reports where appropriate
• Work under the guidance of others to perform and complete the assigned duties in timely and safe manner
• Must be willing to be “cross trained” and be willing to move to other areas when needed

Physical environment/working conditions:
• This position will involve standing, walking, lifting, bending for significant periods of time throughout the shift.
o It is mandatory to wear hearing protection (supplied) within designated areas

Equipment and Machinery used:
• Xerox Wax Technology Printers, Hand Scanners, Bespoke Software applications, Air Joggers, CMC Envelope Inserters (CMC 400 and 9000),Roll Cages, Stock trolleys, Mail trays, Pallys/Lids, Paper Shredding machinery

Qualifications / Previous Experience / General Attributes (Person Specification):
• This is a key position and you are expected to contribute to the development of the business by understanding its goals and values
• You will be expected to support colleagues wherever possible to help the Company succeed and to help develop a working environment where respect, enthusiasm, commitment and involvement are recognised and encouraged

Essential:
• Basic level of literacy and numeracy
• Basic problem solving skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job

Desirable:
• Previous machine operator experience
• Previous experience of working in a fast paced production environment
• Previous experience of shift working preferred
• Basic level of mechanical aptitude preferred

Overtime paid at x1.5 for any hours worked over 40 hours each week.

This is a Temporary assignment for 12 weeks, at which point the client may offer a Permanent Contract.