Packaging Operative Pharmaceutical

This Packaging Operative role in Hengoed involves packing products to required quality standards, supporting production targets and maintaining compliance with GMP, Pharmacovigilance, health and safety, hygiene and operational procedures. The position offers £12.71 to £14.58 per hour, with a shift premium paid at 34% additional. Key responsibilities include operating safely with due regard for your own safety and that of others, maintaining a sound knowledge of GMP and Pharmacovigilance principles, complying with company policies and procedures, and maintaining high standards of personal appearance, hygiene and behaviour. You will also maintain high standards of 5S within the department and individual training records, and support the company in reducing costs and increasing efficiencies.

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.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.