Packaging Technician

AstraZeneca; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Macclesfield is recruiting for a Packaging Operator Grade 6 on a 3-month initial contract with potential for development. The role involves ensuring correct batch components, setting up and running the line, and closing down packing orders.

You will work within an aseptic area, adhere to GMP and COSHH requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement projects. Working in a collaborative team, you will provide daily performance data and support production schedules while

Qualifications

• Familiarity with GMP requirements and aseptic processing is essential.
• COSHH knowledge and risk assessment experience.
• Experience operating line equipment in manufacturing settings.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks and lift loads.
• Able to adapt to changing shift patterns and production needs.
• Capable of working independently within a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive correct batch components from warehouse for the line.
• Clear the line from the last order and verify batch documentation.
• Set up the line and start and run production to meet schedules.
• Close down packing orders when production runs finish.
• Provide daily performance data and help analyse improvements.
• Participate in team projects to improve line efficiency and fitness.
• Maintain effective communication within the team and with supervisors.

Skills

GMP knowledge

COSHH

Line equipment

Aseptic processing

Communication

Manual handling

Adaptability

Independent work

Job description

Role Type: 3-Month Initial Contract – Further Contract/Development Opportunities

Location: Macclesfield

Shift Pattern: Variable - Most likely 7-Day Working Pattern (Meaning, 21 Day overall rota, with on/off periods, rotating). Combination of Earlies & Lates.

Packaging Operator Grade 6

3-Month initial contract with high potential to progress/develop.

Your New Company

This global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focusses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines. Operating in over 100 countries, the mission is to make a meaningful difference to patient health through great medicines that bring benefits for patients and add value for our stakeholders and society. We discover, develop, manufacture and market prescription medicines.

Your New Role

You will ensure correct batch components are received from the warehouse to ensure smooth running of the line. You will be responsible for clearing the line from the last order, checking all components/batch documentation, setting up the line, starting up and running the line to ensure smooth running and production schedules are met. You will also close down packing orders.

Working effectively as a member of the team in order to ensure that effective communication channels and efficient working practices are maintained within the working period/team, you will also participate as a team member in improvement work and projects to ensure fitness for purpose and line improvement. You will provide performance data on a daily basis and work with the team to analyse the data to improve performance.

• Ability to work within an Aseptic Processing Area (Sterile manufacturing)
• Operational knowledge of procedures and compliance with GMP & SHE requirements e.g. COSHH, risk and manual handling assessment
• Operational knowledge of line equipment
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Manual role with ability to operate machinery and lift and transport equipment, products and tools
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing operational requirements
• Ability to undertake core tasks independently

WHY ASTRAZENECA?

It's an exciting time to join AstraZeneca, a global business that's rapidly growing – there's a lot happening and even more to come. And we are a valued part of this journey. Respected partners across the business, we provide the platform that's going to power us to achieve more.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team regardless of their characteristics. We align with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification.