Job Title: Process Operator
Job Purpose
To operate and control plant equipment to produce high quality product in a safe and compliant manner.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out all process operations as described in Standard Operating Procedures to ensure product is produced in a safe and compliant manner.
Carry out housekeeping activities to ensure that Good Manufacturing Practice standards are adhered to.
Carry out first fix maintenance in accordance with the Multi-Skilling agreement.
Accurately record and complete all batch paperwork to provide documented evidence of batch make-up and plant conditions.
Carry out sampling of production and associated streams and ensure these samples are properly labelled and logged into the computer system as covered in the Standard Operating Procedures.
Carry out all necessary MERPS transactions related to the job role/production area.
Carry out all necessary movements of raw materials and final product.
Where necessary and trained use lifting equipment in conjunction with Standard Operating Procedures.
Carry out tanker offloads/uplifts and oversee offloads/uplifts into storage tanks.
Participate in carrying out work placed risk assessments to highlight hazards associated with the job and improve health and safety.
Investigate deviations to identify root cause of problems and resolve issues or escalate the issue to operations management for resolution.
Ensure all tasks are carried out in a safe and compliant manner and report any incidents or dangerous occurrences immediately to the shift leader.
Be responsible for shutting the plant down in the event of an emergency as described in the Standard Operating Procedures and carry out required tasks as described in the local Fire and Evacuation Procedure.
Carry out all plant activities to keep the plant online as described in the Standard Operating Procedures e.g Filter Changes.
Complete face-to-face handovers at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safe and factual handover of plant and equipment
Involvement in peer-to-peer training as required.
Basic Qualifications
Basic understanding of Chemistry / chemical processes.
Experience identifying and controlling chemical industry hazards.
Attributes
Perform well under pressure and act decisively in emergencies.
Experience complying with rules and procedures.
Problem-solving capability.
Communication skills and works well in collaboration with a team.
Preferred Qualifications
HNC in engineering or chemistry, or a Vocational qualification in relevant industry.
Prior operator/operations experience in manufacturing or chemical industry.
Shift Availability:
12-hour shifts (two-shift pattern: 06:00–18:00 and 18:00–06:00) 2 Early Shifts followed by 2 Night Shifts with variable break patterns (cycles of 4, 6, 8 or 12 days depending on cycle)
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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