Position Overview & Specifications

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: