About the role
The Multi Skilled Operative position is crucial to the smooth running of daily operations at the depot and will encompass many duties, including unloading, sorting, processing and loading products; operating mobile plant; and operating various process machinery. We’ll expect you to carry out all responsibilities with health and safety at the forefront, encouraging your colleagues to behave within the safety culture so that we can confidently work in a secure environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Processing paper from sacks/cages and reel ends efficiently and as safely as possible, ensuring that all paper is sorted to gain optimum value
- Assisting in completion of weekly and daily inspections and testing requirements, and maintaining daily production records
- Checking machinery by following the safe systems of work and checklists established by the P&L Manager
- Ensuring all safe systems of work are followed as instructed
- Controlling the speed of conveyors to ensure a steady flow of paper into the press to guard against blockages and improve bale quality
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and working with the team to encourage Continuous Improvement
Note: This role is currently ringfenced for DS Smith Recycling employees.
About you
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues
- Seeks to consistently deliver best in class service
- Ability to work individually with minimal supervision
- Confident in decision making and achievement of targets
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and understanding of its importance in the workplace
- Previous experience in a production environment, ideally operating fixed and mobile plant equipment
- A mobile plant licence would be advantageous
Benefits
- Salary between £27,000 and £35,000, dependent on experience
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
Location: Kemsley Recycling Depot