Manufacturing operative -Basingstoke RG24 Shifts: Monday to Friday, rotating between 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00 Contract Type: 3 month temporary Full-Time Hourly Rate: £13.79

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Manufacturing Operative to join their dynamic and fast-paced production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out the manufacturing process in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instruction Documents, and technical blueprints/drawings.

This role requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork, multitasking, and clear communication are essential.

Key Responsibilities

What will you do?

• Follows Manufacturing SOPs.
• Completes Production Floor paperwork, including SOPs as required by the Quality System. Records information such as weight, time and date packaged.
• Starts, stops, and supervises speed of conveyors
• Assists with validation of equipment
• Reads and understands work orders to successfully set up material on production line, and verify and count the amounts required as per work order.
• Inspects material, products and containers at each set up of production process.
• Inserts or pours product into containers or fills from spout or chute.
• Obtains and sort product.
• Wraps protective material around product.
• Weighs containers and adjusts quantity.
• Closes and seals containers.
• Labels containers, container tags, or products.
• Sorts bundles or filled containers.
• Packs special arrangements or selections of product.
• Inspects material, products and container configurations each set up of packaging process.
• Line Clearance - responsible to reconciliation and disposal of materials related to the job.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, machines, glassware or equipment as needed.
• Responsible for following ISO/cGMP Quality System Regulations with focus on SOP completion accuracy, product quality, and housekeeping activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Secondary Education, Advanced Certificate, or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment (work or academic training).

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and priorities.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Experience using manufacturing systems such as QAD and AGILE.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Commitment to safety standards, including use of PPE and chemical hygiene practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 lbs unassisted (infrequently).
• Standing, reaching, bending, stooping, and grasping throughout shifts.
• Use of hand tools and equipment requiring gripping, pushing, and pulling.
• Compliance with safety requirements (e.g., safety glasses, no jewellery/makeup in production areas).

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group of companies includes Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, Draefern Ltd, Excel Resourcing (Recruitment Consultants) Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Ltd, Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd, TACK TMI UK Ltd, TACK International Ltd, Grafton Professional Staffing Ltd, Encore Personnel Services Ltd, Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd and Gi Group Ireland Ltd. Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role.

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