Job Description
Machine Operators – Extrusion/ Blending
PERMANENT | LIVERPOOL - L33
WE ARE COLLOIDS LIMITED
Established in 1967 with over 50 years of Masterbatch expertise, Colloids is one of the fastest-growing companies in the plastics industry. It is a global leader in bespoke, technical thermoplastic Masterbatch solutions supplying the automotive, construction, engineering and electrical/electronic markets.
PACKAGE
Hours:
Shift 1
- 4 on 4 off (7 days)
- 7am – 7pm days x2
- 7pm – 7am x2 nights
Shift 2
- Monday – Friday (5days)
- Earlies 6:30am – 2:30pm
- Afternoons 2:30pm – 10:30pm
- Nights 10:30pm – 6:30am
Salary: £10.42 plus shift allowance (17.5% or 25%, dependent on shift pattern)
Location: Knowsley industrial Estate, Liverpool, L33
Job Type: Permanent Contract
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- FLT License desirable
- Manufacturing plastics can be a dirty business, so we need teams who help to maintain a high standard of housekeeping and plant cleanliness.
- Manually packing product from the extrusion lines
- Loading finished goods onto pallet with 25kg bags ready for shipping
- Using the stretch wrapper to secure finished product
- Operating the FLT to transport finished goods
- Operating multiple extrusion lines
- Regular process audits and clean down
- Working within the blending department as and when needed
- Responsible for the safe operation of equipment and processes as part of the shift team
- To work in accordance with company policies and procedures to reach company target
- Working as part of a team, assisting others in carrying out their duties within the production area
- Having the willingness to pass on knowledge and experience to others
- You will be working in teams and operating large scale machinery to very specific conditions
- Ensuring that a safe working environment and our industry standards are always maintained
- Constantly reporting to the engineering team that the equipment is fit for purpose
- There are laundry facilities provided by the company for your own personal PPE
- Onsite shower facilities for use at the end of shifts
EXPERIENCE
- Extrusion experience is desirable
- Blending experience is desirable
- Plastics industry is desirable for this role
- FLT Counterbalance
THE PERSON
- We want candidates with the right aptitude and attitude to learn, who can ultimately be effective in delivering what needs to be done
- Punctuality is key for this department
- We’re wanting self-motivated individuals that can work alone but also well within a team
- We are also looking for individuals who are keen to progress and learn, as the business plans to grow and invest in its people and infrastructure
- Ensure that our product quality standards are met
COLLOIDS BENEFITS
- 33 days including bank holidays (Pro rata)
- Fresh fruit every week
- Free Tea and Coffee
- Company Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Medicash Health Plan
- Free Car Parking
- Company Life Policy
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- No weekends
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- machine: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
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