Packing Operative

Reports to:

Production Manager

Job Purpose

To sample, mix and pack a blend of aromatic oils and aroma chemicals into to various sizes of steel and plastic drums as per customer’s requirements.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Moving tanks containing a blend of aromatic oils and aroma chemicals
• Taking and forwarding samples of finished goods to QC per company procedure.
• Using pumps to pump product from tank(s) into drum(s).
• Accurately follow pack sheets to ensue correct drums and labels are used as per customer requirements.
• Complete all paperwork associated with Mixing and Packing as per company procedures
• Ensure all work areas are clean and tidy.
• Highlight any problems encountered within packaging process.
• Communicate any dangers in the workplace to the appropriate person.
• Additional duties as directed by the Production Manager.

Health & Safety Requirements include:

• Maintaining standards of hygiene, quality and product safety within the designated area in order to meet the customer service standards and maintain product integrity
• Following agreed controls for safe working practices in relation to personnel, product, processes and/or raw materials
• Identifying risks and taking the appropriate actions to ensure a safe working environment
• Whilst handling chemicals (with relevant training provided) MUST wear PPE which include a minimum of safety glasses, safety boots or wellies and protective clothing to be worn within the production areas and any other PPE as recommended depending on the tasks
• Identifying dangers within the workplace and notifying your Production Manager / Health& Safety Manager

• Raising attention to any problems / situations / unsafe conditions that give rise to any H&S risk so they may be prevented
• Always conforming to manual handling instructions
• Reporting issues / repair requirements / operating faults with equipment, to Shift Manager
• Ensure full training is completed in order to safely operate equipment / machinery / raw materials. DO NOT operate any machinery you have not been trained to use

Skills and Attributes Required

• Read & Speak good English
• Holder of a Fork Lift Truck driving license – advantages – Though training could be provided
• Previous experience of mixing and packing liquids – Advantageous, but training would be provided
• Able to work with hazardous materials and heavy drums
• Able to work efficiently and effectively with attention to detail, even when under pressure
• High level of numeracy skills
• Good time management
• Experience of working within an IT controlled manufacturing environment will be advantageous.