Minerva

Mixing Room Production Operative

Minerva

Skilled Worker, A ratingBurnley, ENG, UKFull-timePosted 3 weeks ago

Job Description

  • The Role
  • Working within our mixing room, you will be responsible for helping to produce large batches of products such as shampoos, conditioners, moisturisers, skincare, and other cosmetic products.
  • This is a hands-on role which involves following production instructions carefully, handling raw materials, operating mixing equipment, and keeping the mixing area clean and organised.
  • A key part of the role will also involve cleaning and maintaining production containers and equipment, including IBCs, barrels, and drums, ready for future production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with mixing large batches of beauty, haircare, skincare, and personal care products.
  • Accurately follow batch sheets, formulas, and production instructions.
  • Weigh and measure raw materials as required.
  • Load ingredients into mixing vessels and production equipment.
  • Monitor batches during the mixing process.
  • Transfer finished products into IBCs, drums, and other containers.
  • Thoroughly clean IBCs, barrels, drums, mixing vessels, and other production equipment.
  • Keep the mixing room clean, tidy, and organised.
  • Follow hygiene, health and safety and quality procedures always.
  • Complete relevant production paperwork accurately.
  • Assist with moving raw materials and finished products around the production area.
  • Work closely with other members of the production and warehouse teams.

What We're Looking For

  • Essential:
  • Reliable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team.
  • Comfortable working in a physical, hands-on production environment.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Able to follow instructions and manufacturing procedures accurately.
  • Good spoken and written English, with the ability to understand safety instructions, batch sheets, and production documentation.
  • Comfortable with cleaning production equipment, IBCs, barrels, and drums.
  • Able to safely lift and move materials as required within the role.
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Preferred:
  • Previous experience working within manufacturing, production, cosmetics, chemicals or a similar environment.
  • Previous mixing or batching experience.
  • Valid forklift licence and previous forklift experience.
  • Experience working with IBCs, drums, or bulk raw materials.
  • Hours:
  • Monday to Thursday - 7:00am-16:30pm
  • Friday - 7:00am-12:00pm
  • Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
  • Expected hours: 41.0 per week

Benefits

Casual dress

Free parking

Work Location: In person

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