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Acorn's manufacturing client in St Austell, specialising in the production of medical and reusable plastic products, is currently looking for Production Operatives to join on a temporary-to-permanent contract. Working on an attractive continental shift-pattern, you'll receive a great work-life balance!

The company makes orders from 500 parts to bigger orders of 2 million parts, continuously investing in their experienced team, superior management, and latest equipment, to be at the forefront of the industry offering.

After training, your main responsibilities will be:

Packing work to customer specifications including quality checks e.g., ensuring customer colour standards are met through colour comparison, some measuring and recording of products
Use of track and trace scanning system to accurately record traceability of orders
Your assigned machines where you will be checking products, reporting issues, and answering basic alarm requests e.g., trapped component removals
Some basic paperwork for recording full traceability of products including batch packs
To keep the area clean and tidy and to meet the deadlines

Role requirements:

Numeracy and literacy skills are essential
You can't be colour blind for this role, as it requires putting together blue and red components that are critical for the construction of medical products (if you're not sure, the site provides a test on the interview day)
Must be punctual and reliable - full training is offered, production experience desirable but not necessary with hard-working attitude
Positive attitude to actively participate in the shift team you are part of, improving communication and providing efficient handovers

Benefits:

20 days holiday with an additional 3 bank holidays awarded either at New Year or Christmas, 1-week shutdown in August, where we host a party for our employees and their families including disco, hog roast and more!
Level 1 health cover paid for with Westfield Health, providing a range of cash benefits and services that gives you money back including optical, dental, therapy treatments, 24-hour GP consultations, Westfield Rewards (money off gym membership etc) and MORE with additional cover for children under 18
Full sick pay after the first year of service and rising after 5 years of service

Shifts:

4 on / 4 off
7am-7pm and 7pm-7am
The pay is £12.75 - £14.08 per hour + overtime.

This company is unable to employ individuals with colour blindness, as colour identification is a critical element of this role.

If you would like to hear more details, please apply and/or contact Layla from Acorn Truro Branch.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers