Production Operator
- Ensure saleable products are packaged and provided to the warehouse for customer orders.
- Operate and set up production machinery to manufacture various products.
- Conduct quality control checks and maintain safety standards.
TITLE: Production Operator
TYPE: Full-time
LOCATION: Ferryden Park
SALARY: $71,481 per year, excluding superannuation
HOURS: 38 hour a week
SUPERVISOR/MANAGER: Operations Director, Operations Manager
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The role of the Production Employee is to ensure that saleable products are packaged and provided to the warehouse to complete customer orders that are placed by the Sales Department and Office employees to ensure that orders are sorted, packed and delivered to their destination in a timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience in a processing or manufacturing environment, preferably in a related industry. Licence to perform High Risk Work.
SKILLS:
▪Operate and set up production machinery to manufacture liquid, powder and tablet products in accordance with formula sheets and batch instructions.
▪Calibrate and adjust production equipment, and monitor gauges and controls, to ensure products are made to specification.
▪Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance of production machinery to keep equipment in good working order.
▪Inspect finished product, take samples, and conduct in-process and final quality-control checks against specifications.
▪Record production and batch details, and prepare finished product for packing and dispatch.
▪Manufacture various liquid, powder and tablet products by following instructions on Formula Sheet.
▪Observe and obey all safety instructions detailed on Formula Sheet.
▪Ensure quality control results meet specifications.
▪Pack completed formula into various pack sizes specified on the production packaging sheet.
▪Mark finished production with correct identifying information.
▪Drive forklift (if a current holder of an appropriate licence) to convey completed production and materials received to warehouse area.
▪Ensure all products that are classified Dangerous Goods are identified in accordance with Australian Dangerous Goods Code.
▪Rotate raw material and stock on racks, shelves and pallets to predetermined position.
▪Receive raw material and or product deliveries ensuring that correct delivery is accepted and in accordance with quality control and place in appropriate storage location in warehouse.
▪Ensure that factory and warehouse areas are kept safe, clean and tidy.
PERFORMANCE GOALS:
•Ensure day to day operations of the role are carried out in a timely and efficient manner and on time.
•Deal with clients, suppliers and other employees professionally at all times.
•Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a professional team.
•Ensure office is clean and presentable at all times
WH&S, QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
•Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and the health and safety of others in the workplace.
•Comply with the WHS policies and procedures of Chesser Chemicals and the requirements of any customer’s premises or other site you may be required to visit.
•Report to your supervisor any incident or unsafe conditions which come to your attention.
•Adhere to the requirements of the Quality Management System.
•Participate in Quality Improvement activities and evaluate and reflect on current work practices to identify areas for improvement.
•Work in accordance with the vision statement and quality policy of Chesser Chemicals and actively participate in developing a culture that promotes Chesser Chemicals’ values and respect.
•Demonstrate commitment to excellence in customer service and continuous quality improvements.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Directors
Operations Manager
Warehouse staff
All other staff
External: Customers
Suppliers
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