Production Operative

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 33,692 - 37,735; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Private healthcare

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Production and Packing Operative in Rochester. In this role, you will operate machinery, ensure product quality, and adhere to GMP standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, basic operating skills, and the ability to lift up to 25 kg. This position offers various shifts, competitive salary, and excellent benefits including private healthcare and annual salary reviews.

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 to improve machinery efficiency.

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

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Production and Packing Operative – Rochester

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 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
• Check batch numbers and material quality before use against the assigned paperwork
• Work on an assembly line at the required speed to ensure that set targets and KPIs are met
• Report defects and machinery defects to the production manager
• Pick and package finished goods
• Complete paperwork to GMP standards and perform daily machine checks
• Maintain a clean work environment and report any issues to line managers
• Lifting of 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