Polymer Handler
Key Areas of Responsibility, Duties and Deliverables Expected:
Responsibilities:
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Ensuring that the production area meets all legal requirements concerning Health and Safety.
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Patrolling the cell to ensure that the company objectives on housekeeping are maintained.
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Supporting production with issuing raw polymer material and BOP to production as required.
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Responsible for cleaning hoppers and dryers in a safe and efficient manner.
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Ensuring the material changes are happening on time as stated on P2P (Production Plan).
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Supporting production with pre-drying material as required for the production plan.
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Validating dryers are set up correctly and have the correct information filled out as required (temperature, batch number and timing).
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Marking NCP correctly and returning it to the specified area.
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Supporting raw material and BOP stock counts on the shopfloor and drop zones when required.
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Progress chasing and escalating any roadblocks in getting raw material/BOP to MQA/Supervision.
General Responsibilities & Duties
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Adhere to company quality awareness.
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Meeting Health and Safety standards, supporting others to do the same.
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Assist other areas of the business when required to carry out the same or similar tasks.
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Any other reasonable duties required.
Personal Attributes:
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Able to understand the requirements of the mould shop.
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Able to cover breaks when required.
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Good timekeeping and attendance.
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Self-motivated.
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Eye for tidiness and housekeeping standards.
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Good organisational skills.
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Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
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Physically fit due to the demanding nature of the role.
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Positive attitude and willingness to support production requirements.
Required Education, Skills, Training and Experience:
Skills
Essential:
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Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
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Good organisational skills.
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Understanding of housekeeping and 5S standards.
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Ability to work safely within a manufacturing environment.
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Ability to support production requirements and material movements.
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Good communication skills.
Experience
Essential:
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Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
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Experience handling raw polymer materials and supporting production operations.
Other Requirements
Essential:
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Physically fit due to the demanding nature of the role.
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Ability to work a rotating shift pattern.
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Strong focus on Health and Safety.
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Commitment to continuous improvement activities.
Core Values
We pride ourselves on our attitude & culture. It is essential that our Core Values are met irrespective of the job role.
TRUST
Belief and confidence in the reliability of what we do and how we behave.
OPENNESS
Acting with sincerity and transparency.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Taking ownership of our actions and behaviours and delivering our objectives.
RESPECT
Positive behaviours and actions towards others for their abilities, qualities and achievements.
ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Applying an enterprising mindset to create new opportunities for change, growth for personal and/or business success.
AGILITY
Operating with a rapid and continuous approach to grow our business and our competitive advantage.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
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Set a good example of safe behaviour, particularly to new entrants and young persons.
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Work in a safe manner and observe site Health and Safety rules and procedures.
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Do not misuse or interfere with anything provided to ensure the Health and Safety of themselves and others.
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Correctly use the protective clothing and equipment provided.
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Report any safety concerns promptly to their Supervisor and take action to prevent injury if it is safe to do so.
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Report all injuries that occur at work and obtain the necessary first aid treatment.
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Help in the investigation of accidents to prevent recurrence.
Additional Information
This job description reflects the general nature and level of work assigned to the role. It does not restrict management's right to reassign duties, responsibilities or location at any time based on business needs if the work is similar, related or a logical reassignment for the position. The company will, where possible, take into account your personal circumstances.
Equal Opportunities
WHS Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in an environment free from all forms of discrimination. We recruit, employ, retain, promote, discipline, terminate and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants based on qualifications, performance and competence. All employees and applicants will be treated in line with current legislation and will not discriminate against any of the protected characteristics.
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