Production Operator II

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

We're looking for a Production Operator II to join our production team. In this hands-on role, you'll operate manufacturing equipment, support continuous improvement initiatives, and help ensure products are produced safely, accurately, and efficiently.

B Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-10:30 PM
C Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 10:00 PM-6:30 AM
Starting 24.50hr DOE

Your responsibilities

- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and according to quality specifications. Take ownership of assigned production lines and respond promptly to equipment or process issues to minimize downtime.

- Perform equipment setup, changeovers, and cleaning activities while following standard operating procedures. Verify that equipment is properly configured and ready to meet production schedules and customer requirements.

- Conduct in-process quality inspections and accurately document production activities, batch records, and operational data. Identify deviations and escalate concerns to ensure compliance with quality standards

- Handle raw materials, work-in-progress inventory, and finished goods using approved material handling practices. Ensure materials are accurately staged, identified, and stored to support uninterrupted production operations

- Follow all safety, environmental, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements while maintaining a clean and organized work area. Actively participate in safety initiatives and contribute to a culture of workplace safety.

- Maintain production efficiency by monitoring equipment performance, production rates, and material usage throughout the shift. Escalate issues quickly and work with support teams to keep operations running smoothly and on schedule.

- Participate in training activities and support the onboarding of new team members when required. Share knowledge, reinforce best practices, and contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

The experience we're looking for

- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Additional technical, manufacturing, or vocational training is considered an asset.

- Minimum of one to three years of experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment. Experience operating automated or semi-automated production equipment is highly preferred.

- Experience working in regulated environments, including GMP, food production, pharmaceutical, medical device, or similar industries, is preferred. Familiarity with safety and quality compliance requirements is highly desirable.

- Proven ability to follow written procedures, work instructions, and production schedules with limited supervision. Demonstrates a consistent track record of reliability, accountability, and strong attendance

- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, operational excellence, and teamwork. Candidates should be motivated to learn, grow, and contribute to a high-performing production environment.

- Experience performing routine equipment inspections, preventative maintenance tasks, and basic operational checks. Ability to identify potential issues before they impact safety, quality, or productivity.

- Previous experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with production goals, performance metrics, and quality expectations. Comfortable operating independently while maintaining a strong focus on teamwork.

The skills for success

- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate manufacturing equipment and perform basic troubleshooting. Capable of identifying equipment issues and taking appropriate action to maintain production flow.

- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products. Able to recognize deviations, follow detailed procedures, and maintain accurate documentation.

- Effective communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Demonstrates professionalism when working with cross-functional teams and supporting shift operations.

- Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing production demands. Maintains focus and productivity while managing multiple responsibilities and meeting deadlines.

- Basic computer proficiency and experience using production systems, electronic documentation, or manufacturing software. Comfortable entering and reviewing production-related information accurately.

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.