Production Operative

Production Operative - International Timber - Grangemouth, Stirlingshire

This position is working for International Timber who are a part of the Saint Gobain group who are the Global winners of TOP EMPLOYER 2017 and 2018.

We have an excellent opportunity for a passionate and motivated Production Operative. The Production Operator is an integral part of the Mill Team who will contribute to output efficiencies whilst maintaining quality in a safe working environment using visual inspection and good housekeeping

What will I be doing in the role?

In the role as a Production Operative your key responsibilities will be:

• To safely provide support to qualified wood machinist/sawyer in operating designated machinery.
• To undertake general tasks within the timber processing plant at the discretion of and under the direction of the mill supervisor.
• To safely operate designated mechanical handling equipment and achieve targets in loading, unloading, storing and handling of goods as defined by the company.
• Provide support to qualified wood machinist/sawyer in a safe and efficient manner.
• Carry out designated tasks in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintain and take responsibility for housekeeping in working area.
• Meet targets set by the company in terms of timely and accurate loading/unloading of vehicles.
• Operate mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Contribute to safe and efficient running of overall site.
• Ensure all handling, loading and storage of goods is carried out and maintained in a safe manner.
• Ensure routine checks are carried out in a timely and accurate manner.

Am I who you are looking for?

First and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working; we innovate, we collaborate, we're agile, we act with entrepreneurial spirit, and we're supportive of and close to our customers. Does this sound like you?

What do we look for in a Production Operative?

• Good communication skills.
• Good grasp of Health & Safety requirements in an Operational environment.
• General physical ability.
• Meet general competency standards set by the company and to comply with relevant ATOs.
• Awareness and understanding of health and safety standards applicable to machinery or mechanical handling equipment to be used.
• Awareness and understanding of health and safety standards applicable to working in a timber processing plant and timber storage and distribution site.
• Ability to carry out routine inspection (e.g daily report) as required.
• Ability to understand, complete and maintain all documentation associated and required by the role.
• Ability to work as a team player within the timber processing plant and overall site operation.

What are the benefits?

In addition to a competitive base salary plus an attractive bonus scheme, you will benefit from a significant focus on your own personal development and also have access to:

• A great open working environment.
• A defined contribution pension scheme.
• 31 days holiday including the statutory bank holidays (Increasing to 33 with service).
• Flexible Holiday buy-sell scheme (allowing up to 3 days holiday to be bought or sold).
• A defined share purchasing scheme (Each month you put away an agreed amount from your 'pre-tax' pay and we use it to buy Saint-Gobain shares for you. As an added bonus, for every four shares you buy Saint-Gobain will give you an extra share free of charge).
• As an employee you are automatically covered by the Saint-Gobain Life Assurance Scheme.
• Staff discounts and various other benefits.

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