Process Operator (40hrs)

Baxter International Inc.; Tetford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Employee discount

Blue light card

Internal progression

Canteen

Healthcare

Pension

Employee assistance

Job summary

Baxter Thetford is seeking Production Operatives to join our fast-paced teams on a manual line. You will work Monday-Friday rotating shifts 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00, with a weekly shift allowance of £49.17 and a competitive salary.

Join a company with a long-standing commitment to health care and opportunities for progression across departments; employees enjoy benefits such as 25 days annual leave, healthcare, pension contributions, and an Employee discount scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a GMP environment (pharma, food, FMCG).
• Quality focused – able to deal with routine, repetitive tasks whilst maintaining good attention to detail.
• Team Working - working as part of a team & sharing workload fairly with a willingness to work co-operatively and supportively in order to solve problems and achieve team targets.
• Flexible - able to carry out varied tasks often at short notice, adjust break timings around the production, work additional hours and adjust working hours as required by the business.
• Punctuality is key as well as strong attendance.
• Good standard of English comprehension - Able to understand written and verbal communication and speak, read, and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Follow EHS/GMP/GDP/company and corporate policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Operate within the Baxter documentation procedures (BaxU) and requirements meeting all safety quality and performance guidelines, ensuring batch paperwork is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Identify quality defects and reject them. Escalate issues to the team leader – may be involved in rectifying issues with support
• Maintains the optimum line performance throughout the shift by adjusting the machine within validated parameters.
• Performs daily and weekly cleaning of the equipment and the area
• Be actively involved in improvement programs, demonstrating a willingness to embrace new ways of working

Skills

Team Working

Punctuality

English Proficiency

Job description

• Employee discount scheme

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Baxter Thetford are looking for Production Operatives to join our fast-paced teams working on a manual line and would require someone with a strong work ethic and team player.

You will work Monday-Friday rotating shifts of 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00. We offer a competitive salary AND you will also receive a weekly shift allowance of £49.17. We have many departments across the site and when interviewing you will be considered for all areas, so we are able to suggest a department best aligned to your skills.

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays**
• Employee discount scheme
• Blue light card
• Fantastic internal progression opportunities
• Subsided canteen
• Westfield healthcare
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Employee assistance program

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow EHS/GMP/GDP/company and corporate policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Operate within the Baxter documentation procedures (BaxU) and requirements meeting all safety quality and performance guidelines, ensuring batch paperwork is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Identify quality defects and reject them. Escalate issues to the team leader – may be involved in rectifying issues with support
• Maintains the optimum line performance throughout the shift by adjusting the machine within validated parameters.
• Performs daily and weekly cleaning of the equipment and the area
• Be actively involved in improvement programs, demonstrating a willingness to embrace new ways of working

Experience required:

• Experience of working in a GMP environment (pharma, food, FMCG)
• Quality focused – able to deal with routine, repetitive tasks whilst maintaining good attention to detail
• Team Working - working as part of a team & sharing workload fairly with a willingness to work co-operatively and supportively in order to solve problems and achieve team targets
• Maintains high standards of behaviour whilst managing workload
• Process Orientated - must follow set standards and ways of working
• Flexible - able to carry out varied tasks often at short notice, adjust break timings around the production, work additional hours and adjust working hours as required by the business
• Ability to remain calm in a fast paced environment
• Punctuality is key as well as strong attendance
• Good standard of English comprehension - Able to understand written and verbal communication and speak, read, and write in English
• Well organised and task driven
• Experience using fork trucks would be advantageous but not essential
• Experience setting up and changing over machines would be advantageous but not essential.

Thank you for your interest in Baxter, and we look forward to hearing from you!

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