Packing Operators – 12 month fixed term opportunities
Location: Macclesfield, UK
Competitive salary and benefits
Opening date: 24/08/2023
Closing Date: 07/09/2023
AstraZeneca is a place built on innovation and creativity. Where different views and perspectives are encouraged and valued. An environment that champions inclusion, and teams that reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve.
Macclesfield is one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a phenomenal environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day!
In Operations, we have a big ambition – to deliver more medicines to patients, quicker and more affordably. Backed by the investment, leadership and a clear plan to get there, we bring personal dedication and out of the box thinking.
We are currently recruiting for Grade 4 Packing Operators on a 12 month fixed term basis to be based in our Global Packing Centre.
As a Packing Operator you will be expected to be involved in the packing and assembly of product, meeting SHE and Quality targets.
Work in a highly regulated environment, ensuring compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE), current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), and AstraZeneca standards at all times.
Responsibilities:
Ensure accurate batch components are received from the warehouse to ensure smooth running of the line.
Responsible for clearing the line from last order, check all components/batch documentation, set up line, start up and run line to ensure smooth running and production schedules are met. You will also close down packing orders.
Diagnose and solve basic faults/issues associated with core tasks, referring more complex re-occurring issues to technical staff to ensure smooth running of the line.
Working effectively as a member of the team in order to ensure that effective communication channels and efficient working practices are maintained within the working period/team you will also participate as a team member in improvement works and projects to ensure fit for purpose and line improvement.
Provide performance data on a daily basis and work with the team to analyse the data to improve performance.
Maintaining vigilance throughout the working period, including safety and quality checks, and inspection sampling, you will work to ensure compliance with GMP and SHE standards and that a safe and efficient environment is maintained through good housekeeping.
Using the ICON system to issue components, you will complete and reconcile relevant documentation to meet with GMP standards and to ensure effective communication across the plant.
Essential Requirements:
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Computer literate (basic knowledge Outlook and of AZ systems e.g. AZ Learn)
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Experience of EBR and PASX
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Basic knowledge of GMP and SHE requirements
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Operational knowledge of AstraZeneca’s products and packing procedures
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Working experience of a packing line
Desirable Requirements:
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Use of ICON to issue components
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Closing down of packing orders
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Demonstrated continuous improvements skills
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Proven problem solving skills
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Experience of working in a cellular manufacturing environment.
This position is internally aligned to SA91 G4 and will be a secondment for existing AZ Employees
There are so fantastic employee benefits that AstraZeneca offer. AstraZeneca can offer you a competitive salary, private healthcare, a fantastic holiday allowance, phenomenal training and development opportunities, and much more.
Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation, to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, ground-breaking cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together.
Interested? Come and join our journey.