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We are recruiting a Mixing Section Operative/ Counterbalance Driver for an Immediate start.

Location: Swindon

Contract Type: Temporary-permanent

Pay Rates: £11.44 per hour

Hours/Days of work: 08:00-17:00 (Monday-Thurs ) Fri 08.00-12.45)

Responsibilities:

Make sure the machine to be used is clean and ready for use.
Follow production planning board for required daily work throughout the day.
Weigh/dry powders - follow weekly rota.
Correctly weigh out raw materials for formulations.
Transport to mixing room and load into correct machine.
Liaise with QA for material testing.
When passed and thoroughly mixed - pour/decant as required.
Carry-out decants.
Ensure machines/bowls are extra clean to maintain the 5S standard - monthly.
When free of work - Daily Sniff Test.
Report any equipment defects immediately to your supervisor/manager.
Ensure mixing methods are carried out to the required specifications.
Ensure PPE is used as required.
Maintain the cleanliness of the working environment and surrounding areas.
Communicate effectively with staff on all levels.
Work safely and cleanly on all occasions.
Report any accidents immediately to supervisor/manager.
Ensure the machines are kept clean and free of contamination, are maintained and always available for use.
Keep waste to a minimum.
Print labels from label system.
Fork-lift driving when necessary.
Team Player
Some Heavy Lifting involved

The successful candidate:

Counterbalance Forklift Licence in house licence not acceptable
Previous Forklift Driving Experience min 2 years experience
Previous Production/ Manufacturing experience.
Team Player As a Thrive employee, you will have access to our exciting new benefits portal:

Discount outlet: Save money in shops, restaurants and UK attractions.
Employee support: with access to counsellors 24/7.
Health & well-being services: including online health check and gym discounts.
24/7 GP: to book appointments simply & quickly.
Payslips and pensions information. INDSWI