Production Operator
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Job Location:
Skelmersdale - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you looking for a permanent shiftbased production role with one of the worlds leading hygiene and health companies whose products support the well-being of millions of people every day
Our Skelmersdale tissue converting site conveniently located just off the M58 offers an excellent opportunity to join Essity a leading global hygiene and health company dedicated to improving well-being through the essential products we manufacture and supply. With a strong presence in the Northwest our wellknown brands include Cushelle Plenty and Tork.
About The Role
As a Production Operator you will be responsible for the safe operation of production machinery manufacturing tissue products according to fixed specifications and standard operating procedures. As part of a shift team our Production Operators undertake the necessary tasks required to efficiently operate and maintain the manufacturing equipment and process.
What You Will Do
On a day-to-day basis you will:
- Work within Company safety standards ensuring safe practices for yourself and others.
- Operate process and equipment efficiently maintaining control of the manufacturing process.
- Understand how the equipment operates and carry out CIL tasks along with basic maintenance. Lead small changeovers.
- Order prepare and install raw materials in line with SOPs.
- Communicate effectively with previous and next shifts and colleagues involved in machine performance.
- Check product quality against specifications rejecting or blocking where required.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards at all times.
- Complete all required production documentation and data.
- Take on the exciting opportunity to become an Equipment Owner a role that builds your technical capability and leadership by giving you responsibility for the upkeep performance and safe operation of a designated machine. .
Who You Are
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- A proactive and committed approach to health and safety.
- Previous experience in a similar role within an FMCG or fast paced manufacturing environment.
- Mechanical maintenance experience.
- Good problem solving planning and organisation skills.
What We Can Offer You
In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including an attractive pension scheme potential annual bonus health care plan cycle to work scheme work wear and local incentives.
At Essity we believe everyones learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. Together we are improving lives every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
At Essity we embrace the individual and recognise the remarkable power that can be harnessed when different ideas backgrounds experiences and perspective come together. If you apply for a job at Essity you can be sure that the only criteria we consider for selection is professional experience qualifications key job-related attributes and working values.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture Empowering & Engaged Leaders Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact Learning and Growing in your Career Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life Life-changing Innovations Competitive Total rewards.
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Application End Date:
13 Feb 2026Job Requisition ID:
Essity269595
Key Skills
- Data Entry
- Forklift
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Math
- Packaging
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Assembly Experience
- Plastics Extrusion
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Heavy Lifting
- Manufacturing
About Company
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-be ... View more
