Production Operative Job Description
Production operative
provides employee health and safety leadership by ensuring all employees have received proper safety training, follow safe operating procedures, proactively identify potential hazards before they result in illness or injury, drive 5S housekeeping, health and safety framework score improvement, audit item closure and successful completion of all health and safety priorities.
Production Operative Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective production operative job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included production operative job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Maintaining safety aspects of all winding machines All Control Buttons – Safety Guards
Follows specific quality criteria to maintain quality system requirements
Must be committed to product safety, legality and quality
PPE / work wear provided free of charge including safety shoes
To maintain a high level of awareness and commitment in the Health, Safety and Environmental aspect of work
Ensure that all deviations from standards, quality issues and potential problems are reported to lead operative/supervisor
Responsible for the health and safety of oneself and others
Operation of production equipment to the required quality standards
Health and Safety in the workplace (Level 2)
Equipment will include, yet is not limited to, parts washers, autoclaves, portable tank CIP/SIP/storage panels, Vial Washer, Depyro Tunnel, Debagger and filling machines
Production Operative Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Production Operative
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: IMDG, IATA
Education for Production Operative
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the production operative job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and University Degree in General Education, Education, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, Electronics, Automotive, Economics, Health, Art
Skills for Production Operative
Desired skills for production operative include:
Plant and equipment and understanding of Health & Safety
Ability to assemble and dis-assemble processing machine parts
H & S procedures & responsibilities
Finishing techniques
Basic food hygiene and health & safety principles
Food safety and hygiene quality standards
Quality
Safety
Security and environment standards & procedures
5s methodology
Desired experience for production operative includes:
Manage equipment flow, including tracking soiled and clean hold times, proper labelling andinventory management of clean and sterile equipment using Kanbans and automated MES system to set QC status and expiry of sterile equipment
Maintain process equipment, completing preventative maintenance and equipment troubleshooting and repairs where qualified to perform tasks
Participate effectively in writing/revising/ rolling out accurate operational procedures, trainingmaterials for various IPT systems
Support continuous improvement by active participation in investigations and investigation reports, execution/development of change control, and contribution to Kaizen events and projects as appropriate
Perform root cause analysis, using standard tools and methods, to resolve system issues FMEA, Fishbone diagrams, 5 why's
Execute according to current Good manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day to day activities and all applicable job functions
Production Operative Examples
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Production Operative Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of production operative. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for production operative
- Possess experience in electrical wiring and assembly in a quality assured environment preferably MoD or Aerospace
- Demonstrate ability to certify own work in line with company quality standards
- Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality
- Interpret process sheets, and visual aids
- Assembling consumer units as part of a team unpack, assemble, pack off
- Assembling wires into consumer units
- Achieving the 48 second cycle time (training will be provided on this)
- Working on a variety of lines to meet business needs
- 100 bonus for passing probationary period (3 months)
- Paid Breaks
Qualifications for production operative
- Would typically have prior related work experience
- Share the company's core values of customer focus, people development and respect, results
- Orientated and continuous improvement and innovation
- Be commercially focused with a proven track record of striving to meet customer
- Fit bushes, ribs
- Accurate eye for detail, and ability to identify opportunities for improvement
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of production operative. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for production operative
- Carry out Quality Assurance checks on product being manufactured so as to ensure the factory produces finished goods which meet the required customer specifications
- Ensure samples are taken for Quality Control testing as per procedures
- Carry out Fork Lift Truck (FLT) inspections (quality and H&S) as per timetable and SOPs
- Canteen on site
- Initial sample verification
- Operate Eremas as per the OEM and Veolia work instructions
- Carry out machine maintenance as required
- To carry out duties in accordance with Company Procedures and Standards
- Maintain a tidy as you go work place
- Actively participate in improvement activities
Qualifications for production operative
- Approachable and organised
- Preparing food
- No evidence of respiratory problems (as working in a bakery environment has exposure to flour and dust and would not suit individuals with respiratory problems)
- Legal entitlement to work in the UK
- Experience in cleaning within a role
- Comfortable with working in a food environment
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Our company is hiring for a production operative. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for production operative
- Performs routine production tasks such as operating subassembly equipment, coating equipment, ovens, material handling equipment including hoists, cranes, tow motors, pallet trucks, and other miscellaneous equipment
- Sunday to Wednesday (4 on = 44 hours)
- Inspection of materials to identify product defects
- To ensure any non-conformities are highlighted to the supervisor
- To maintain a tidy and clean work area, implement clean as you go policy at all times
- To be competent in all operating duties within their day to day job
- Producing materials for use in compressors - this includes pressing materials, loading ovens, ejecting bushings out of moulds and packing products to leave the facility
- Food Hygiene (Level 2)
- Be able to read electrical drawings, wiring schedules and schematics
- Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits
Qualifications for production operative
- Ability to strive for excellence in all areas
- Previous work experience within a food manufacturing and distribution environment
- GSCE Maths / English standard of education or equivalent (basic numeracy and literacy)
- Supervisory qualification or experience is an advantage
- Knowledge of Lean, manufacturing/packaging processes and equipment would be an advantage however is not essential
- High attention to detail with the ability to work as part of a team
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of production operative. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for production operative
- Adhere to, and ensure others adhere to, Health and Safety rules and requirements
- You will produce products to the defined quality standard, consistently operating the process as defined in specifications
- Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks
- Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing of electrical wiring and cable assembly
- Ensure manufacturing build, inspection and where relevant, test times are met
- Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack
- Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process
- Maintain a good housekeeping policy
- Be willing to contribute to an environment of process improvement
- At all times implement and enforce the Kerry Manufacturing Standards (KMS) as applicable to the role
Qualifications for production operative
- Conscientious, self-motive and prepared to work on repetitive tasks are key attributes
- Educated to Leaving Certificate or equivalent
- Ability to work with and understanding of planning systems and inventory control
- 5S / Workplace organisation focused
- Ensure finished products comply with specification and delivered on time
- Ensure processes and procedures are actively adhered to
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of production operative. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for production operative
- Comply with HACCP, quality standards and 5S requirements within department
- Follow hygiene standards as laid down by the company
- Lift & stack raw materials and finished goods in compliance with manual handling training
- Operate all process & packing machinery and equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Ensure all process & packing machinery, equipment and production areas are kept clean & tidy and in-line with the specified cleaning schedules
- At all times ensure areas designated to your role are compliant to internal and external audit standards
- Ensure all paperwork/data entry is completed as required
- Communicate all production issues or non-conformances to the Leading Hand as soon as is appropriate
- Carry out any additional task that is reasonably requested of them by their Leading Hand or a member of the management team
- Work in a cleanroom environment with manufacturing equipment and computer systems
Qualifications for production operative
- Ensure all material issues are reported and expedited in a timely manner
- 20,019 plus 11% shift premium for working 8 hour shifts over a 39 hour week
- Experience of production and packing duties along with the ability to deliver to deadlines in a team based environment
- Ability to understand and undertake repairs across a range of products
- Competence in the use of Microsoft Office tools
- Full training can be provided