General Operative

Purpose of The Job

As a member of a small team, the job holder will assist in the production of timber products and ensure that they are manufactured to the specified quality and in keeping with volume production targets

Key skills & Requirements

Key competences

·        Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal

·        Excellent numeracy skills

·        Able to listen to, and understand, work and general instructions

·        Hands on and flexible attitude

·        Ability to work within a small team

·      Safety awareness for self and others

·      Ability to estimate and differentiate between board sizes

·      Ability to use tape measure and calipers

·      Able to work outdoors

·      Able for manual handling tasks

·      Availability for shift change

Key Responsibilities

1. Health and safety and environmental compliance

·        To set a positive example in all areas of compliance and encourage a culture of ownership and personal responsibility

·        Proactively comply with all the Company’s Health and Safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures

2. Machine operation

·        Safely operate the wood processing equipment and machinery

·        Basic machine setup, maintenance and monitoring including the completion of pre-use inspection checklists and documentation

3. Quality

·        Measure timber products using tape measure and callipers to ensure that customer specifications are met

·        Stack, package and label finished goods to customer specifications and in compliance with the Company’s Manual Handling Policy

·        Ensure quality of the product and take appropriate corrective action if necessary, including informing the Production Supervisor

·        Make positive contributions in team meetings with specific reference to production and maintenance matters

·        Participate in training events organised by the Company

4. Record keeping

Maintain appropriate production records

5. Housekeeping

Good housekeeping of plant, machinery and general work area