Packaging Operative Pharmaceutical

Acorn by Synergie; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a Packaging Operative in Hengoed to join a production team, packing products to required quality standards and supporting production targets.

You will follow GMP and Pharmacovigilance principles, maintain hygiene and safety, and keep accurate training records while contributing to efficiency improvements.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to safe working practices, with an hourly rate of £12.71–£14.48.

Qualifications

• Understanding of GMP and Pharmacovigilance principles.
• Ability to follow packing instructions and company procedures.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work safely and follow health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining accurate training and compliance records.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely with due regard for your own safety and that of others within the work area.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of GMP and Pharmacovigilance principles.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance, hygiene and behaviour.
• Maintain high standards of 5S within the department.
• Maintain individual training records to ensure required compliance standards are met.
• Support the company in reducing costs and increasing efficiencies.
• Actively participate in efficiency improvement activities.
• Read and understand special packing instructions on packing job cards before packing begins.
• Inspect packs as required to ensure acceptable quality standards are maintained.
• Obtain the correct outer labels from the Weighfringe Label system.
• Change overprinting tapes and/or digits correctly, including Wolke and OCR systems.
• Change laminates and labels correctly.
• Identify and use the correct outers.
• Ensure all packs contain the required parts in the correct quantities.
• Maintain individual working speed to achieve standard line outputs.
• Maintain packaging component levels on machinery.
• Change laminate and label reels within standard times.
• Work towards schedule adherence and OEE targets.
• Assist with the preparation, changeover and clean-down of packing lines.
• Promote safe working practices and support the health and safety of all team members.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Pharmacovigilance awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health & safety

Packing instructions

Tools

Weighfringe Label system

Wolke

OCR systems

Job description

Packaging Operative | Production Operative | Packing Operative

Hengoed | £12.71 to £14.48 per hour

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Packaging Operative to join a production team. This role involves packing products to required quality standards, supporting production targets and maintaining compliance with GMP, Pharmacovigilance, health and safety, hygiene and operational procedures.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a quality-focused manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate safely with due regard for your own safety and that of others within the work area.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of GMP and Pharmacovigilance principles.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance, hygiene and behaviour.
• Maintain high standards of 5S within the department.
• Maintain individual training records to ensure required compliance standards are met.
• Support the company in reducing costs and increasing efficiencies.
• Actively participate in efficiency improvement activities.
• Read and understand special packing instructions on packing job cards before packing begins.
• Inspect packs as required to ensure acceptable quality standards are maintained.
• Obtain the correct outer labels from the Weighfringe Label system.
• Change overprinting tapes and/or digits correctly, including Wolke and OCR systems.
• Change laminates and labels correctly.
• Identify and use the correct outers.
• Ensure all packs contain the required parts in the correct quantities.
• Maintain individual working speed to achieve standard line outputs.
• Maintain packaging component levels on machinery.
• Change laminate and label reels within standard times.
• Work towards schedule adherence and OEE targets.
• Assist with the preparation, changeover and clean-down of packing lines.
• Promote safe working practices and support the health and safety of all team members.

Requirements

Essential:

• Understanding of GMP and Pharmacovigilance principles.
• Ability to follow packing instructions and company procedures.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work safely and follow health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining accurate training and compliance records.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a manufacturing, production or packaging environment.
• Experience working to production schedules, quality standards and OEE targets.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment