Plant Operator

Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Plant Operator to join our team.

Open to Residents of Barbados only.

Role Description:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for a combination of tasks related to the production of products. The Operator is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the assigned area(s); for operating processes and equipment in a safe and professional manner and to ensure a safe working and high-quality product; for providing instructions necessary to ensure a smooth operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the effective and efficient bagging and palletization of high-quality products  to required specifications.
• Conduct daily start-up activities of relevant equipment and any changeovers necessary to ensure the completion of duties.
• Operate specialized equipment as related and as required.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the quality of the processes, quality system, safety system or ingredients; check product quality for conformance to Company specifications; control further processing or the delivery of nonconforming products until deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected; record defects and maintaining records as required;
• Complete accurately any other paperwork and/or record related to the production schedule, inventory, quality standards, health and safety; and compile, code, calculate, tabulate and verify pertinent production information or data as required.
• Take samples of product for testing as required.
• Review product stock and assigned bins and checking product quality in bins.
• Check and verify bag weight of finished products; adjusting scales to ensure that they are within accepted tolerances while maintaining the continuous flow of product on the production line.
• Record finished product totals as required.
• Label and apply best before dates as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment to meet established GMP and SQF standards; perform work in a safe manner, reporting all hazardous conditions, incidents, accidents and near misses.
• Sweep and clean the work environment and equipment as required.
• Sort and store raw materials, supplies and finished products as required.
• Repair pallets when necessary, ensuring their cleanliness before the storage of products.
• Operate Forklift as required.
• Assist with inventory counts under the direction of the Supervisor. 
• Assist in the cross-training of other personnel.
• Follow established company policies and procedures.
• Make recommendations for process improvement.
• Act in the absence of other personnel as requested.
• Assists in other reasonable job-related activities that may arise in periods of non-production.

Qualifications:

• Four (4) CXC subjects or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics
• PLUS three (3) years working experience in a related field
• Certification in Basic Mechanical Engineering Skills
• Certification in Plant Maintenance 1/ Industrial Mechatronics-Mechanical Engineering NVQ Level 3 would be an asset.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective and efficient manufacturing and distribution of Finished Product.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks as required.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Friendly and supportive work environment.