Packer

PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. PQ's products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer.

Ideal candidates resonate with PQ's Core Values of Integrity, Sustainability, People, Customer Focus and Safety.  Successful employees embrace and model these values in their behaviors and actions.

Please note: This posting is intended to build a feeder pool of qualified candidates for future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening at this time, we encourage interested applicants to apply for consideration as positions become available. We appreciate your interest and understanding, and please know that only candidates whose qualifications best match future openings may be contacted.

Job Purpose
To safely carry out the duties of a packer across multiple areas of the plant. Working on a variable shift pattern as part of a team.

Key Accountabilities
1) Preparation and set-up of the packing system in line with standard instructions. Ensuring all packaging, equipment, labelling and raw materials are available for the specific planned product and tonnage.
2) Working closely under the guidance of the Microniser Operator to meet set KPI’s
3) Adherence to packing guidelines for sampling, pack presentation, labelling, weight control, addition of additives, reworking and adhering to good manufacturing practice.
4) Active involvement complying with safety, environmental and Company standards, including auditing, reporting, team improvement activities and housekeeping in multiple areas.
5) Communicate both verbally and in written format, in a timely fashion. Including completion of batch documentation, handover , assisting others to improve knowledge and understanding
6) Cleandown of process equipment and packing areas, maintaining GMP standards.

Special Features
Process Packers will carry out any task they have been deemed competent to do, provided that such activity can be completed safely.

• Relevant Industrial experience - mandatory
• Manual Handling skills (formal training - preferable)
• Experience of 24 hour continuous shift working - preferable
• Units and elements of CIA Process Plant Operations or NVQ level 1 – desirable
• Current FLT – powered hand truck license - desirable

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EHS Responsibilities

• Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
• Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
• Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and procedures
• Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner

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PQ is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.