Production and Packing Operative

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 33,431 - 37,443; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events and activities

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Referral programme

1.5x overtime rate

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is looking for a Production and Packing Operative in Rochester, NY. This role involves working on a fast-moving production line, adhering to GMP standards, and performing quality checks. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of operating machinery, and willing to learn. Benefits include a company pension, free parking, and service rewards. The position offers a salary range of £25,000–£28,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 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 at all times.
• Set, tool, and operate filling, labelling and packing machinery.
• Monitor product quality and make necessary adjustments.
• Check batch numbers and material quality before use.
• Work on an assembly line at a required speed.
• Report defects and machinery issues to the production manager.
• Pick and package finished goods.
• Complete paperwork to GMP standards.

Skills

Ability to work at speed with high attention to detail

Basic tool setting/machine operating skills

Effective communication and problem-solving skills

Job description

Production and Packing Operative

Location: Rochester
Hours: Various shifts available across days and nights
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 DOE

Position Overview

As the Production and Packing Operative, you will be working on a fast‑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
• 1.5x overtime rate
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (+ an extra day for each year of service, at 1 week)
• Service rewards
• Private healthcareAnnual salary reviews