Chemical Production Operator

Huntsman are recruiting permanent Production Operators for our chemical manufacturing site in Duxford, Cambridge. As a flexible and motivated team member, you will work a three-shift system, 40 hours a week, operating plant equipment and chemical processes safely and efficiently to maximize production output. You will be trained to use a wide range of processing equipment, varying from planetary mixers to reaction vessels, to manufacture our high-performance adhesives. As Chemical Production Operator, you will:

• Operate plant machinery to manufacture, fill and pack products following standard operating procedures and in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and all near misses, incidents and accidents are reported/investigated.
• Setting up batches, checking, weighing and adding materials, and physically moving batch materials where required.
• Complete all related documentation accurately and provide suitable handover to on-coming shifts.
• Clean vessels and machinery between campaigns to ensure no cross-contamination of product and/or materials to subsequent batches.
• Work as part of a team to ensure targets are met whilst maintaining quality standards and maximising efficiency.
• Report plant maintenance work requirements to minimise downtime and cost.
• Keep workstation clean, tidy and organised in line with the 5S approach.
• Identify areas for improvement and/or cost savings.
  
  Strong attention to detail.
• Strong numerical ability with GCSE Maths and English. Chemistry or a technical qualification is advantageous.
• Experience in a manufacturing process environment is preferred, or with experience in the chemical industry.
• Forklift Licence or the capacity to learn.
• Excellent, reliable team worker, able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Computer literate.
• This role is physically demanding requiring a certain amount of manual handling and ability to carry/lift variety of items.
• Awareness and understanding of Health & Safety.
  
  Contract: Permanent
Shift: 40 hours, weekly rotations (6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm, 10pm-2pm Monday to Friday), Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts. 6am-2pm, 2pm - 10pm, 10- 6am for which you will receive a shift premium. What we offer:
• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, pension scheme, a guaranteed annual payment, non-contractual Incentive Compensation Scheme, free onsite parking.
• Health and Wellbeing: Private health insurance & employee assistance programmes offering access to online GP, mental health support and physiotherapy, Cycle to work scheme, free fruit, a day off for your birthday.
• Family and Caregiving: Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity and adoption and shared parental leave.
• Training: Training costs covered by the company, sitewide learning days, unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses as well as other EHS and job related courses.
About Huntsman: At Huntsman, we welcome talent, experience, and fresh ideas from all employees at all stages of their careers. As an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, you will have the opportunity to make a difference and be part of a family-like atmosphere. We prioritize safety and ethics, and in return, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.