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

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.