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Packaging Operative Pharmaceutical

Location

Hengoed, Caerphilly

Pay rate, Salary

£12.71 - £14.58 per hour + Shift Premium paid at 34% additional

Contract Type

Temporary

Summary

Packaging Operative | Production Operative | Packing Operative

Hengoed | £12.71 to £14.48 per hour


Job Reference

a1WNz000005LSo1MAG_1793704074

Job description

Packaging Operative | Production Operative | Packing Operative

Hengoed | £12.71 to £14.48 per hour


Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Packaging Operative to join a production team.

This role involves packing products to required quality standards, supporting production targets and maintaining compliance with GMP, Pharmacovigilance, health and safety, hygiene and operational procedures.


What We Offer
  • Opportunity to work within a quality-focused manufacturing environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

  • Operate safely with due regard for your own safety and that of others within the work area.

Quality

  • Maintain a sound knowledge of GMP and Pharmacovigilance principles.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance, hygiene and behaviour.

Delivery

  • Maintain high standards of 5S within the department.
  • Maintain individual training records to ensure required compliance standards are met.

Cost & Continuous Improvement

  • Support the company in reducing costs and increasing efficiencies.
  • Actively participate in efficiency improvement activities.

Packing & Production Duties

  • Read and understand special packing instructions on packing job cards before packing begins.
  • Inspect packs as required to ensure acceptable quality standards are maintained.
  • Obtain the correct outer labels from the Weighfringe Label system.
  • Change overprinting tapes and/or digits correctly, including Wolke and OCR systems.
  • Change laminates and labels correctly.
  • Identify and use the correct outers.
  • Ensure all packs contain the required parts in the correct quantities.
  • Maintain individual working speed to achieve standard line outputs.
  • Maintain packaging component levels on machinery.
  • Change laminate and label reels within standard times.
  • Work towards schedule adherence and OEE targets.
  • Assist with the preparation, changeover and clean-down of packing lines.
  • Promote safe working practices and support the health and safety of all team members.

Requirements

Essential:

  • Understanding of GMP and Pharmacovigilance principles.
  • Ability to follow packing instructions and company procedures.
  • Good attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
  • Ability to work safely and follow health and safety procedures.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Commitment to maintaining accurate training and compliance records.

Desirable:

  • Experience working in a manufacturing, production or packaging environment.
  • Experience working to production schedules, quality standards and OEE targets.

Interested?

If you're looking for your next opportunity as a Packaging Operative, Production Operative or Packing Operative, apply today.

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