Shift Operative/Supervisor

EcoNation requires a Site Operative/Supervisor with Recycling experience (preferably plastic recycling) for it’s new PET hot washing operation in Ellesmere Port. The shift operative/supervisor will be primarily responsible for operating all components of the recycling plant and machinery.

Some of the responsibilities as a Shift Operative:

• Operating all components of the recycling plant and machinery


• Producing products to the client's specifications on the PET hot wash recycling production line.


• Handling/loading raw materials into the plant for processing and handling/unloading finished products.


• Ensure material supply for machines of maintained and topped up.


• Maximising production output during shift.


• Carry out laboratory test on both raw materials and finished products, ensuring they pass quality standard.


• Carry out quality checks and report to the Shift/Production Manager/Supervisor, any concerns or doubts relating to specification or machinery performance.


• Assist engineers and managers with any and all task and responsibility as assigned.


• Removal and segregation of scrap prcts.odu


• Carry out inventory management tasks, including stock rotation and shelf organisation.


• Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts, telehandlers or pallet jacks, safely and responsibly.


• Loading and unloading shipments in containers, curtain sided wagons etc; ensuring items are handled with care.


• Maintain a clean and organised work environment, adhering to health, safety and operational standards.


• Accurately record checks and work completed.


• Complete handover to next shift.

The ideal Shift Operative/Supervisor must have:

• Valid Forklift Licence


• At least one year of experience


• NVQ Level 2 Warehousing and Storage (Desirable)