General Operator

General Operator 
Whitwell, Derbyshire 
£Competitive 

Lhoist are a successful, international Belgian company that has several sites in the UK. As a manufacturer of high quality lime and dolomitic lime products, we deliver to a widening worldwide market. We now have a requirement at our Whitwell site for general operators. 

Reporting to the Production Manager, the general operator will work an average of 46 hours per week but will be contracted to 48hrs with the 2 hours used periodically to provide sickness cover etc. This varied and interesting job role requires a flexible attitude towards duties performed. The main function is to ensure the smooth running of the kiln operation as part of a team. 

Key tasks and Responsibilities: 

Day-to-day operation of the laboratory process – sampling and testing to agreed schedules, following relevant procedures including work instructions, and laboratory training instructions.

Reporting and releasing quality data – inputting technical data onto spreadsheets, maintaining databases and other records with up-to-date analysis results. 

Laboratory quality systems – maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment to ensure all equipment is fit for purpose. 

Assisting the Team Leaders and Kiln Burners to achieve continual smooth operation of the kilns and auxiliary plant to maximise plant efficiently and help achieve productivity targets. 

Bulk loading of products – loading of containers and IBCs in a safe and timely manner. 

Material handling – Handling of lime-based products, including the operation of site vehicles, equipment and heavy plant. 

Site hygiene duties – Ensuring the site maintains a high standard and minimises Health & Safety hazards. 

Participate in the implications of on-site continual improvement projects. 

Ensure all tasks are carried out with regards to the associated Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments, SSOWs and Permits to Work. 

Assisting with additional sampling, testing and/or other duties as and when required. 

The opportunity to further progress within the production team is available. 

Full training will be given to the successful candidate. 

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