Position Overview & Specifications

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