Packaging Operator

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Job description

Packaging Operator
Competitive salary plus shift allowance
6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm shifts
Hatfield, Hertfordshire

A global pharmaceutical manufacturer is looking for Production Operators who will be responsible for operating designated production equipment. You will be expected to ensure that operations conducted are performed in accordance with the requirements and standards the company holds.

Job Requirements:
* Must have experience in Pharmaceutical, chemical or food production
* GMP experience
* Must be able to work both shifts 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm

Responsibilities for the Operator:
* To set-up production equipment to ensure correct functionality and calibration compliance
* Operation of high speed packaging line to maintain product quality and standards by carrying out effective controls and testing procedures
* Responsible for completion of batch documentation, SAP process order confirmation and other SAP transactions required for the production activity.
* Responsible for minimising down time to maximise productivity, by managing priorities and having effective handovers and accurate line set-ups.
* Participate in the installation, qualification and validation of new packaging equipment and tooling
* Support Engineering and Contractor activities
* Responsible for the effective training of others in systems/procedures/skills/techniques
* Responsible for compliance to health and safety procedures in areas of responsibility. Actively promote safety awareness and improvements
* Carry out in-process tests, yield calculations, product sampling and inspection to ensure all production meets predefined quality attributes
* Dismantle, clean and reassemble equipment, ensuring it is well maintained
* Write, review and update packaging documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures
* Participate in quality investigations and initiate deviations.
* Responsible for compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices in areas of responsibility
* Recording appropriate metrics to monitor adherence to production schedules, equipment utilisation, right first time batch records and adherence to SOP and training schedules.
* Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that result in cost savings and more efficient and compliant ways of working
* Participates in internal, customer and regulatory audits
* Liaise with all other departments to ensure business requirements are being met
* Conduct Product Review of completed Batch Records and Checking of prepared Batch Records.
* Liaise with production planning to develop and maintain production schedules.
* Assist Packaging Technicians in packaging machine routine maintenance.
* Carry out Production Facility Cleaning and Sink and Drain Disinfection.
* Prepared to take on roles of First Aider, Safety Rep and Fire Warden.
* Participate in various maintenance activities within Production Area
* Participate in manual packaging operations.
* Represent Production in Quality Audits of Packaging Areas.

The Production Operator will benefit from:
* Subsidised Restaurant
* Dry Cleaning facilities
* On site showers and locker facilities

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply.
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