Process Operator - Viaflo
On-siteThetford, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Maintain optimum line performance by adjusting machines within validated parameters and perform daily and weekly cleaning of equipment and areas. Identify quality defects, reject them, and escalate issues to the team leader while supporting rectification efforts. Operate within GMP environments, following EHS/GMP/GDP policies and Baxter documentation procedures to ensure batch paperwork is completed accurately. Troubleshoot equipment performance, support machine set-up, and carry out start-up and shutdown activities in line with procedural requirements. Work rotating shifts Monday through Sunday between 06:00-18:00 or 18:00-06:00, totaling 42 hours per week, with a competitive training salary and weekly shift allowance.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Good standard of English comprehension
- Must be available for rotating shifts, Monday-Sunday between 06:00-18:00/18:00-06:00 which is 42 hours per week
- Must be able to work 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 nights on, 3 nights off etc.
- Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours as required by the business
Desired Qualifications
- 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
- Flexible - able to carry out varied tasks often at short notice, adjust break timings around the production
- Ability to remain calm in a fast paced environment
- Punctuality is key as well as strong attendance
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