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:

• Basic mechanical awareness of the principles for factory automation including WCM Methodology
• Can maintain focus and discipline for the task whilst demonstrating good problem-solving skills to protect output targets.
• 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
• Minimum requirements Maths and Science further qualification will be advantageous
• Experience of manufacturing in a Fast-moving Consumer Goods Company.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude to progress onto the Unilever Technical Operator Curriculum (Entry, Developing and Full level).
• strong literacy & numerical skills