Packing Operator

Todd Hayes Ltd; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private health

Employee assistance

Training & development

Free lunch

Onsite parking

Job summary

Todd Hayes Ltd is recruiting a Packing Operator in Great Yarmouth to join the Production team on a full-time basis. The role supports the Line Leader to ensure packaging lines run safely, efficiently and in compliance with GMP standards.

You will handle batches, ensure stock is available for production, and perform line clearances, quality checks and minor line troubleshooting. Training and development are provided, with opportunities to learn across the production floor.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Be a competent computer user.
• Competent with documentation.
• Resourceful with an aptitude for problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support Line Leader to ensure batches are produced on time and to the required quality standards and in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure stock (bulk and components) is supplied to the line to support delivery to plan.
• Safe use of manual handling equipment (electric pallet trucks etc).
• Competent in safe handling of spills.
• Competent use of IFS.
• Performing quality critical line clearances before and after a filling run.
• Completion of in process checks and associated quality critical documentation.
• Expert operation of the line, including minor troubleshooting.
• Arrange Engineering support when needed.
• Identifying continuous improvement and waste reduction opportunities and supporting their implementation.
• Assist with batch and product changeovers.
• Assess the team for competency in safe and effective operation of the line and GMP.
• Assist with training of team in safe and effective operation of the line and GMP.
• Support of Validation/trials/misc non-routine activities.
• Able to occasionally deputise for the Line Leader in their absence to ensure production is sustained.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication

Health & safety

Computer literacy

Documentation

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Packing Operator

Our client, a successful and dynamic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company, is currently seeking a Packing Operator to join their Production team.

This is a full-time position, based in Great Yarmouth.

Hours:

Week one

• Monday to Thursday 6am to 2pm


• Friday 6am to 1pm

Week two

• Monday to Thursday 1.45pm to 10pm


• Friday 12.45pm to 6.45pm

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, salary reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on Company performance


• Holiday is 25 days less 3 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.


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Full initial and on-going training and career development


• Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc


• Free onsite parking

Skills & Experience:

• Good numeracy and verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong health and safety awareness.


• Be a competent computer user.


• Competent with documentation.


• Resourceful with an aptitude for problem solving.

The role will work as part of the double days shift supporting the Line Leader in the safe and effective running of the production line. This role reports to the Line Leader.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Line Leader to ensure batches are produced on time and to the required quality standards and in accordance with relevant company procedures.


• Ensure stock (bulk and components) is supplied to the line to support delivery to plan.


• Safe use of manual handling equipment (electric pallet trucks etc).


• Competent is safe handling of spills.


• Competent use of IFS.


• Performing quality critical line clearances before and after a filling run.


• Completion of in process checks and associated quality critical documentation.


• Expert operation of the line, including minor troubleshooting.


• Arrange Engineering support when needed.


• Identifying continuous improvement and waste reduction opportunities and supporting their implementation.


• Assist with batch and product changeovers.


• Assess the team for competency in safe and effective operation of the line and GMP.


• Assist with training of team in safe and effective operation of the line and GMP.


• Support of Validation/trials/misc non-routine activities.


• Able to occasionally deputise for the Line Leader in their absence to ensure production is sustained.

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.