The Support / Assistant Operator job profile is a supportive role in an operational / execution environment, focussing on manual, repetitive work or assists other operational roles, in order to support the production process and/or enable more senior operational roles to be more productive.
The Support / Assistant Operator supports the (production) process by performing relatively simple tasks, associated with high volume / repetitive work streams. The knowledge required for the tasks can be generally acquired through a short explanation / instruction.
If the Support / Assistant Operator has a specific (set of) tasks, the activities are governed by very detailed and precisely formulated instructions, with assistance present or readily available. Activities are performed at routine levels.
If the Support / Assistant Operator works closely with more senior colleagues, supporting them in their work, he / she focuses on the simple, supportive activities, also working under very explicit and close supervision. Examples of job titles that would fall into the category of Support / Assistant Operator are Bagger, Egg Sorter, Handler, Industrial Cleaner / Sweeper, Loader, Packaging Employee, Packer, Palletizer, Universal Support / Assistant Operator. The common denominator of jobs fitting the Support / Assistant Operator job profile is the basic, repetitive work governed by detailed instructions, of an ancillary or supportive nature.

Job Description:

Operational activities:

o Performs various manual operational activities and/or operates basic machinery / tools

o Performs basic checks and controls on materials, like checking weights, size, visual checks etc. Signals deviations with supervisor

Good housekeeping:

o Cleans all equipment and work environment

Communication:

o Discusses work with colleagues and supervisor

o Provides information when asked, follows-up instructions and guidance from colleagues and supervisor

Compliance:

o Works in compliance with all relevant safety regulations and procedures, as well as technical standards

o Signals potential hazardous and / or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action is case of imminent unsafe situations

Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

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