£11.50/hr
Oadby and Wigston, England
Permanent, Variable

Packing Operator

Posted by Optima UK Inc Ltd.

Job Role: Packing Operative

Location or Commutable from: Leicestershire

Shift: 7am - 3pm (Mon - Thurs) 7am - 2pm (Fri)

Pay Rate: £11.50 per hour

Benefits: 24 Days Annual Leave, Free Parking, Staff Events, Excellent State of the art Canteen Facilities. Personal Lockers, Low Staff Turnover.

The Company:

A leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals are looking for a Packing Operative to join their team.

The Candidate:

  • The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a pharmaceutical of food manufacturing environment.
  • MUST be comfortable with wearing full PPE
  • Have a good knowledge of and experience of working in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing environment
  • Able to prioritise workload
  • Able to work on own initiative under minimal supervision
  • Good maths and English is essential

Job Role Responsibilities:

  • Collection and preparation of packaging components for us in packing operations
  • Packing of filled bottles using dedicated equipment
  • Perform in process checks and sampling throughout the packaging process
  • Accurate completion of Batch Packaging Records and other appropriate documentation
  • Perform and complete accurate reconciliations
  • Manage the return of unused materials and finished stock to appropriate areas
  • Perform regular stock checks of materials
  • Cleaning the packing area with adherence to the required cleaning schedule
  • Ensure all records are maintained and up to date
  • Be willing to perform other production-based tasks as required
  • Contribution to Continuous Improvement

Apply:

To apply for the Packing Operative position, please send your CV to or call Nicola Pitts on .