Job Title: Production Operative
Location: Barnsley
Hours: Continental Shifts (4 on 4 off days/nights)
Pay: £14.38 per hour

We're Hiring - Production Operative

We are seeking a Production Operative to join our growing team based in Barnsley, working within the furniture industry.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with previous experience operating machinery in manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Achieve established production output and quality targets in all areas of work

* To communicate with other employees in the dept, particularly at shift changeover, discussing work related issues and progress.

* To operate the allocated equipment in a safe manner and within the UK safety guidelines and LP9000 guidance of the company.

* To operate the equipment to the ISO9001 quality systems and controls, ensuring that all products are manufactured to specification and within tolerance.

* Must be capable of making minor adjustments to the machine, to ensure correct specification of product is achieved.

* To report mechanical or electrical faults (as necessary) to the maintenance team

* Responsible for high standard of housekeeping in his/her area of work

* Responsible for adhering to all workplace standards in every area.

* Completion of all production related data both paper and electronic

* Report any non-conforming material or product immediately through the non-conformance procedure

* Complete any reasonable request by management.

Requirements:

* Experience in operating machines in a high-volume production environment would be desirable

* Must be numerate and literate, with good communication skills

* Must be a team player, with a can-do attitude but equally able to work on his/her own.

* Must be flexible and adaptable and capable of working shifts.

* Previous experience of 5S, TPM, Visual management and other lean systems.

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