Job Title: Production Technician
Location: Nantgarw, Cardiff
Salary: £20,000
Job Type: 08:30 – 16:30 Full Time/ Permanent
Closing date: 9:30 am Monday, 30th May 2022
Biocatalysts is a customised enzyme discovery, development and manufacturing company based in the UK, with a subsidiary in Illinois, USA. We work with our customers, many of which are the top blue chip food companies, to provide unique enzyme solutions that will help them solve process problems, valorise waste, facilitate a biochemical reaction or deliver competitive advantage through using a unique product.
Due to our on-going commitment to expanding our product portfolio which is central to accelerating our growth, we have created a new opportunity for a Production Technician to become part of our highly motivated Operations Team.
About the role:
This role is primarily to carry out the manufacture of enzymes in a food grade environment and warehouse activities for the fulfillment of customer orders. You will have strong attention to detail and accuracy along with experience in following standard operating procedures, manual handling and wearing PPE, working with and maintaining/cleaning manufacturing equipment.
About you:
You will have a minimum of 2 GCSE’s Grades A-C including Maths & English OR equivalent OR NVQ (L3) in Process or Manufacturing Operations or similar. Having a forklift truck licence is not essential but will give you a distinct advantage.
You will have a positive and ‘can do’ attitude, be able to work flexibly and change your normal hours to meet business needs.
Key result areas:
- Manufacture products consistently & efficiently (PRFT)
- On time despatch of products, services, and samples
- Stock accuracy
- GMP Compliance
Need to know:
- Safe handling of respiratory sensitisers
- Safe manual handling
- Fork Truck licence (Desirable)
- Environmental, Health & Safety, Food safety, HACCP & GMP
- Operation and cleaning of mechanical handling equipment
Need to be able to do: (Key activities)
- Preparation of blending facilities (wet & dry) to the correct hygiene levels
- Operation of blending facilities (wet & dry) to produce enzyme blends
- Weighing, rounding numbers and conversion between units of weight
- Packaging of powder and liquid products
- Inputting information into MRP software to manage stock
- Manufacture and packaging of product samples
- Routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment
- Work in accordance with FSSC 22,000, GMP, Quality & EHS management systems
- Carry out the responsibilities stated in the Managing Director’s Health & Safety Policy, in particular those detailed in paragraph 8d of the management directive
Expected behaviour:
- Flexibility
- High quality work on time
- Results driven
- Planning and organising
- Team-work
- Communication
If you enjoy practical, ‘hands-on’ work with an enthusiasm for learning and continuous improvement, are friendly and have the motivation to succeed, we would love to learn more about you.
If you’re interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY
Candidates with experience of; Production Coordinator, Operations Technician, Manufacturing Operator, Process Operative, Processing Assistant, Processing Coordinator, Line Operative, Manufacturing Process Operative, Production Operative may also be considered for this role.
