Process Operator - Bottlepack filling

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Baxter Thetford is looking for a Process Operator within our Bottlepack filling fast-paced operation.

This role is rotating shifts, Monday‑Sunday between 06:00-18:00/18:00-06:00 which is 42 hours per week. This could look like 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 nights on, 3 nights off etc.

We offer a competitive training salary which will increase once fully trained AND a weekly shift allowance of £109.86.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays*
• Employee discount scheme
• Blue light card
• Fantastic internal progression opportunities
• Subsided canteen
• Westfield healthcare
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Employee assistance program

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run, operate & maintain the Bottlepack Blow/fill and seal plastic machines
• Maintains the optimum line performance throughout the shift by adjusting the machine within validated parameters
• Performs daily and weekly cleaning of the equipment and the area
• Performs maintenance checks on machines
• Fault finding skills to overcome any issues that may arise in the manufacturing process
• Be actively involved in improvement programs, demonstrating a willingness to embrace new ways of working
• Identifying quality defects and reject them as well as escalating issues to the team leader
• Supporting with rectifying issues when they arise
• Follow EHS/GMP/GDP/company and corporate policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Operate within the Baxter documentation procedures (BaxU) and requirements meeting all safety quality and performance guidelines, ensuring batch paperwork is completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Experience required:

• Experience of working in a GMP environment (pharma, food, FMCG)
• Proven experience in operating manufacturing or processing equipment in a production environment
• Machine minder experience with a strong understanding of equipment performance and controls
• Awareness and experience of batch processing, including start-up and shutdown activities in line with procedural requirements
• Basic technical knowledge with the ability to support machine set-up and carry out troubleshooting activities where required
• Experience in machine adjustments and problem-solving is advantageous.
• Troubleshooting capability is highly desirable, particularly where supported by strong technical knowledge and understanding of equipment performance.
• Quality focused – able to deal with routine, repetitive tasks whilst maintaining good attention to detail
• Team Working - working as part of a team & sharing workload fairly with a willingness to work cooperatively and offer support in order to solve problems and achieve team targets
• Maintains high standards of behaviour whilst managing workload
• Flexible - able to carry out varied tasks often at short notice, adjust break timings around the production, work additional hours and adjust working hours as required by the business
• Ability to remain calm in a fast paced environment
• Punctuality is key as well as strong attendance
• Good standard of English comprehension

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