Process Operator

Full time

On Site

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Do you have some experience as a Process Operator in a manufacturing environment? Are you looking for a permanent role? Do you have the flexibility to work shifts? If so, this vacancy at our Prudhoe Paper Mill on our toilet tissue line may be just for you.

Are you looking to become part of an innovative and market leading global manufacturing company that looks after some of the biggest brands in the UK?  There are Plenty® of reasons to start your Essity career so lets TORK®……  

Our Prudhoe manufacturing site houses two paper machines, seven converting lines and a recycling plant. Converting lines turn semi-finished goods manufactured by the paper machines into the finished product for onward dispatch to a variety of customers. The site runs 24/7, manufacturing products for the consumer goods market with Cushelle and Plenty being two of our leading brands.

At Essity we offer a high reaching starting salary and enhanced benefits package which includes: 

• Pension with up to 10% employer contribution  
• Bonus earning potential  
• Medical insurance
• Car salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Essity Rewards through our rewards website
• Plus numerous other local incentives

About the role

Working as part of a team as a Process Operator working 12-hour shifts following a 4-on/6-off and 4-on/4-off shift pattern, you will have responsibility for your area of the machine ensuring safe running of it at maximum capacity and ensuring highest quality product is achieved.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. So, if you believe you have the right combination of skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

·         Maximize output by making sure correct specification, correct material and correct machine set-ups are followed.

·         Work to Standard Operating Procedures, undertaking risk assessments, be part of quality inspections, continuous improvement activities as well as regular Cleaning, Inspection and Lubrication processes.

·         Perform all tasks in accordance with site safety practices, attending safety training as required and contributing to safety

          audit systems, as well as ensuring all equipment is available for area of responsibility

·         Able to comply with the lock off isolation procedure – LOTO

·         Report any safety issues to the Team Leader

·         Work to site quality standards, ensuring all on-line quality checks are done with integrity and in a timely manner and taking

          action as required.

·         Manage the production schedule via on-site systems and co-ordinate size change and change over activities.

·         Being present at shift handovers liaising clearly with colleagues

·         Perform machine start ups and stops as required, logging any problems following procedures

·         Undertake all relevant training as required

Who You Are

Having gained some experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment, you will be very focused on safety at work, and be a good team player - communicating clearly to colleagues and support each other. With a results focused approach to work, you will be able to follow instructions, take responsibility for your own area, and use your own initiative. A good level of numerical skills (GCSE level) will also be required.

What We Can Offer You

We offer the opportunity to work for a leading global organisation with the potential to advance your career within the fast-moving manufacturing environment.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for the society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organization where you feel valued and supported to grow, and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good  |  Excel Together |  Be You with Us

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