Packing Operator

Our client, a successful and dynamic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company, is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Packing Operator in a Filling and Packing operation in Great Yarmouth.

This is a full time permanent position, working double days shifts, based at Great Yarmouth.

Week one

• Monday to Thursday 6:00am to 2:00pm
• Friday 6:00am to 1:00pm

Week two

• Monday to Thursday 1.45pm to 10:00pm
• Friday 12.45pm to 6.45pm

The role requires the applicant to perform the role of a G2 Packing Operator as well as providing support to both the G3 and Line Leader in maintaining the quality, safety and efficiency of the packing line.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ideally a background in production, pharma, food or regulated industry
• Self-motivation with a proactive 'can do’ approach.
• Good numeracy and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong health and safety awareness
• Have a high attention to detail, with codes and quantities.
• Competent with documentation

Key responsibilities:

General

• Identifying continuous improvement and waste reduction opportunities and supporting their implementation.
• Ensure self is always occupied remaining flexible across the department and site.
• Show respect when dealing with colleagues and external parties.

Quality/GMP

• Ensure that Production and GMP operations are carried out in line with cGMP, Medicines, Medical Devices and Cosmetics regulations.
• Ensure compliance with local procedures on the Production Lines Delivery

Delivery

• Performance of the Production Line (Output vs Plan and Product Quality).
• Support G3 Packing Operator in moving stock to and from the line as required.
• Identify problems with equipment/components that affect running performance and product quality.
• Escalate to your Line Leader should Engineering support be required.
• Safe and effective operation of the line.

Safety

• Promote a culture of safety first.
• Be trained and qualified in all relevant Health and Safety procedures.
• Maintain high standards of general line tidiness and housekeeping to ensure safe and effective working.
• Ensure that all Production Line operations are conducted in a safe manner.
• Ensure any H&S hazards or incidents are reported on a timely basis and take part in subsequent investigations.

People

• Assist with training of any new team members in a safe and effective operation of the line

Benefits

• Competitive salary, salary reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on Company performance
• Holiday is 25 days less 4 to cover Christmas closure plus bank holidays
• Pension offered at 5%, increasing to 6% after 5 years’ service, this is offered on a matched / salary exchange basis.
• Life Assurance, payable at 4 times basic salary
• AXA PPP private health offered after a qualifying period.
• Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc
• Free onsite parking

For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd