Chemical Production Operative in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Chemical Production Operative

Location: Teesside
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Production Operative with a background in the chemical industry? Are you looking to join an established business where you can develop your skills and take on a varied, hands-on role?

We are currently recruiting for a Chemical Production Operative to join a busy manufacturing operation based in Teesside.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous chemical industry experience who understands the importance of safe working practices and can contribute to an efficient production environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Area Leader, your responsibilities will include:

• Moving finished goods from production lines to the warehouse in accordance with site procedures and production schedules.
• Assisting with the manufacture, blending, filling, packing, labelling and despatch of products.
• Handling empty packaging and hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Loading and offloading road tankers and HGVs.
• Operating production and filling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Working to production schedules and ensuring daily KPIs are achieved.
• Identifying and reporting production issues to the Area Leader.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety throughout the site.
• Identifying opportunities to improve production processes and working practices.

About You

Essential:

• Previous experience working within the chemical industry.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work in a safe, methodical manner.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider production team.

Desirable:

• Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence.
• Experience operating filling equipment, including flow meters, filling machines and various types of pumps.
• Experience handling bulk materials, tankers or packaged chemical products.

The Opportunity

This is a permanent, full-time position offering the opportunity to join an established chemical manufacturing operation in a varied production role.

If you have relevant chemical industry experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.