Packing Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We're recruiting temporary Packing Assistants to support with our busy peak periods.

Our Packing Assistants form part of a committed friendly team who work within our Packing department at our award-winning eco-factory in Peacemarsh, Gillingham.

Working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week, 07:00 - 14:30.

Fixed term contract until October 2023.

Experience in a past paced factory environment is preferable, and candidates must be physically fit, and able to work standing up for long periods.

Role Responsibilities:

• Working as part of the Packing Production team.
• To work in accordance to GMP (Good Manufacturing Guidelines).
• Liaising with the Line Leader and Production Manager to fulfil the next production requirement.
• Checking materials supplied by the Warehouse Assistant against list issued within the Works Order.
• Ensuring all supplied materials are QC passed for use.
• Communicating any material quality issues to the Quality Department via the Line Leader and Production Manager.
• Ensuring line production equipment and area is clean and fit for use.
• Work effectively and efficiently in order to meet production schedules.
• To make product and process quality checks and take samples as required and record readings accordingly.
• To make adjustments to machinery and processes in order to produce product within specification.
• To ensure that all products produced and/or assembled are within specification.
• To read, understand and work according to procedures documented within the NYR Quality and Production Manual.
• To complete production schedules and record data on the Production QC Record Sheets.
• To use the waste and recycling containers and systems as intended and minimize waste generation.
• Rework returned or defect product accordingly.
• Clear production area and equipment of surplus components and return unused materials and components to the Warehouse Assistant after the production run.
• Champion a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• To comply with the requirements of the company Quality Management System and Good Manufacturing Practice as relevant to role/work area.
• Engage in our positive health and safety culture.

Person specification:

• Experience in a past paced factory environment is preferable.
• Physically fit, able to work standing up for long period
• Practically minded, able to address a task in a logical and efficient manner
• Strong attention to detail, and a desire to produce high quality service
• Numerate
• Computer literate (desired)
• Pro-active attitude and flexibility in approach to tasks
• Able to work well as part of a team and on own initiative
• Proven track record of continuous improvement
• Able to recognise faults and quality issues and make adjustments/actions accordingly.
• Willing to work reasonable overtime during peak periods

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract

Salary: £10.00-£11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience working in a past paced factory environment?

Work Location: In person