Level 3 Process Operator Apprentice - Ecolab

1.      Understand and consistently comply to all safety, health and environmental standards (behavioural and machine) on site and for own work area

2.      Fully run all operations in allocated area to deliver agreed production plan and achieve KPI targets whilst complying with all standard operating procedures

3.      Accurately record, track and monitor all relevant operational performance data taking timely corrective actions or escalating if required

4.      Participate in operational improvement initiatives and use core TPM methodologies to help in identification of losses and their elimination through root cause analysis

5.      Complete routine basic maintenance tasks (TPM AM steps 1-3) and changeovers to maximise machine running times escalating non-standard equipment conditions

6.      Support team by identifying improvement opportunities and raising issues to local leadership team

The Core activities will include:

Follow all correct start up and shut down procedures. Have awareness and understanding of all potential risks associated with specific role. Undertake regular behavioural safety observations and dialogues and timely completion of all associated paperwork (near miss/safety tags/accident reports) to required standard. Complete any resulting actions allocated. Follow correct safety procedures at all times including ensuring the plant is correctly isolated and the correct permits are in place before commencing any work on any machine (LOTO procedure). Follow site waste management procedures and support energy and waste reduction activities. Maintain correct operational conditions and take corrective actions as required. Complete all agreed product quality testing, sampling and recording of results through the systems provided. Supply all materials (components, bulk product, packaging) to machines to ensure maximum operational efficiency and minimise any losses. Maintain 5S standards in own area and support 5S improvement activities by identifying areas for improvement. Undertake scheduled basic maintenance activities (e.g. applying cleaning, inspection, lubrication standards to equipment) during planned maintenance slots and complete maintenance documentation required. Changeovers - complete basic changeovers including associated washout, and sanitation procedures. Attend and contribute in daily review meetings and perform effective shift handovers (written and verbal). Contribute to line logbooks. Visually manage relevant production data and information and communicate and share all that is relevant to colleagues in a timely and open manner. Assist team members and technical colleagues to improve machine and process efficiency using TPM methodology. Participate in TPM Improvement teams as required using range of core tools and techniques to solve problems.

Training:
Training will be delivered online

Training Outcome:
If You are successful in your apprenticeship, you will be eligible to for positions such as: Operator, T1 Operator, Team Coach, Team Leader, Operations Manager.

Employer Description:
Our apprenticeship and graduate services have been supporting science industry employers to attract, retain and develop people who can contribute to business success since 2012.

Working Hours :
Year 1: 8.00am - 4.00pm. From commencement of year 2 onwards the current plant shift pattern rotates with 1 week of earlies and 1 week of lates: 6.00am - 2.00pm and 1.00pm - 9.00pm. 30minute unpaid break entitlement within working hours.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working