Blending Operative
Overview
To work as part of a team providing an efficient service within the Dye house and Blending department with the goal of maximising operating efficiencies while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
- To ensure that blending down time is kept to a minimum through the efficient management of job changes, by working with team to reduce downtime.
- Ensure the cleaning of equipment is done in an efficient and safe practice.
- To manage recycled waste throughout the site, including dispatch of bales.
- To ensure that machines are operated at their optimum speed and efficiency.
- To assist the company in the high quality of products, by ensuring that the production of second quality goods is kept to a minimum.
- To assist in the maintenance of a safe working environment through the strict adherence to company health and safety rules and procedures.
- Ensuring that all maintenance, repair and lubrication is carried out when equipment are at a standstill and locked out.
- Ensuring that machines are only operated in line with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Ensuring that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained, with particular emphasis and notice taken of oil grease and lubricant spillages.
- Operate and develop new knitting line project.
- Have a working knowledge of blend recipes and shade approval.
- Attention to detail
- Good literacy/numeracy skills
- Excellent timekeeping.
- Computer literate
- Full capacity to recognize and distinguish between different colours.
- Understanding of Continuous Improvement within a production environment.
- Hungry – we want you to commit to working hard, have a burning desire to achieve your goals and are willing to put in the effort and dedication to make them a reality.
- Humble – we want you to recognise your strengths while staying open to learning, growing and acknowledging the contribution of others.
- Smart – we want you to be honest and inclusive and respectful of others, value diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.
We are an international brand with a long-standing reputation for innovation, design and premium quality – producing authentic, woollen fabrics and accessories for leading fashion brands and interior designers worldwide.
As one of the select few mills in the UK that can perform all processes at a single site, we boast remarkable versatility and the ability to control each process to meet our exacting standards. Each of these processes required incredible expertise and finesse, which is where our fantastic, diverse team come into play who champion a culture that encourages leadership, creativity, innovation and learning p interacting as one team, irrespective of position or level.
Even after almost two centuries in business, we remain incredibly ambitious with big plans for growth and expansion. End-to-end technology integration, growing new routes to market, and increasing brand awareness are just some of the exciting new projects in the pipeline, with plenty more to come.
To apply for this role, please send us your CV and covering letter using the button below. If you have any further questions, please get in touch at careers@moons.co.uk.
