Production and Packing Operative

K H R Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Production and Packing Operative in Rochester, UK. The role involves operating production lines, adhering to GMP standards, and ensuring high product quality. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, able to lift up to 25 kg, and eager to learn. This position offers various shifts, a salary of £25,000 to £28,000 based on experience, and additional benefits including pension, healthcare, and holiday rewards.

Benefits

Company events and activities

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Referral programme

x1.5 overtime rate

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Service rewards

Private healthcare

Annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Ability to work at speed with high attention to detail.
• Basic tool setting/machine operating skills.
• Ability to lift ingredients and machine parts up to 25 kg.
• Understanding of GMP standards.
• Desire to learn and progress within the company.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
• Set, tool, and operate filling, labelling and packing machinery.
• Monitor product quality and adjust machinery for efficiency.
• Check batch numbers and material quality before use.
• Work on an assembly line to meet targets and KPI's.
• Report defects and machinery issues to the production manager.
• Pick and package finished goods.
• Complete paperwork to GMP standards and perform daily checks.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Lift ingredients and machine parts up to 25 kg.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic tool setting

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Role: Production and Packing Operative
Location: Rochester
Hours: Various shifts available across days and nights
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 DOE

Our client is seeking skilled Production and Packing Operatives to join their team in Rochester. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the production and dispatch of high-quality products while growing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Position Overview

As the Production and Packing Operative, you will be working on a-moving production line packing products, performing quality checks on the product and setting, monitoring and cleaning of filling and packing machinery.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards at all times
• Set, tool, and operate filling, labelling and packing machinery
• Monitor product quality and make necessary adjustments to improve machinery efficiency
• Checking of batch numbers and material quality before use against the assigned paperwork
• Working on an assembly line at a required speed to ensure that set targets and KPI's are met
• Reporting of defects and machinery defects to the production manager
• Picking and packaging finished goods
• Complete paperwork to GMP standards and perform daily machine checks
• Maintain a clean work environment and report any issues to line managers
• Lift ingredients and machine parts up to 25 kg
• Adhere to site Health and Safety and Food Safety regulations

Candidate Profile

• Ability to work at speed with high attention to detail
• Basic tool setting/machine operating skills
• Ability to lift ingredients and machine parts up to 25 kg
• Understanding of GMP standards
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Desire to learn and progress within the company

Benefits

• Company events and activities
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Referral programme
• x1.5 overtime rate
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (+ an extra day for each year of service, capped at 1 week)
• Service rewards
• Private healthcare
• Annual salary reviews