Production Operator

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Supply​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

The Production Operator is responsible for operating and troubleshooting equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output. Working under the guidance of a Team Captain and reporting to a Shift Supervisor, this role supports daily operations through hands-on execution, continuous improvement, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Morning Shift - 6am-2:30pm

Afternoon Shift - 2pm-10:30pm

Night Shift - 10pm-6:30am

Pay 22.50hr - 24.50hr DOE

Your responsibilities

· Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently to support daily production and ensure consistent output of high-quality products.

· Monitor process indicators, such as temperature and pressure, follow batching procedures, and perform in-process quality checks to maintain product standards.

· Prepare and stage raw materials needed for production, ensuring accuracy and readiness for batching. Use material handling tools, such as pallet jacks, to safely move materials and finished products.

· Perform equipment changeovers and minor mechanical adjustments to support efficient line operation.

· Accurately complete production records, including weights, times, and test results, in compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

· Follow all safety protocols, wear required protective equipment and proactively identify safety improvements using internal reporting tools.

· Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment by performing routine cleaning tasks and following workplace organization practices.

· Adhere to all quality and compliance standards, including current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), to ensure products are consistently produced and controlled.

· Participate in safety programs, training sessions, and incident investigations to support a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

· Take ownership of individual training plans and support cross-training efforts.

· Requires flexibility to provide support, participate in training, meetings, etc. on other shifts.

· Complete additional tasks as assigned to meet organization, plant, team and production goals.

The experience we're looking for

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Stable employment history with a record of satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or similar environment; equipment operation experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to comprehend instructions and apply knowledge effectively.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, adapt to change, and learn new processes within six months of hire.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills; able to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to provide constructive feedback and maintain a positive attitude.
• Capable of frequently lifting up to 20 lbs.; may be required to lift up to 55 lbs. depending on departmental assignment. 
• Able to stand for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours.
• Willingness to work in environments with noise, strong odors (including fish products)
• Able to follow all gowning and hygiene protocols, including wearing a full-body jumpsuit, hair net, beard cover (if applicable), foot coverings, and steel-toed shoes, as required by the production environment.
• Awareness of quality standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) highly desired

The skills for success

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.