Temporary Packaging Operator

  • Ballymacarbry
  • Pinewood Healthcare
Pinewood Healthcare is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of healthcare products, currently employing over 320 people across two sites in Tipperary and Dublin. Originally established in 1976 to serve the renal care market in Ireland, Pinewood evolved over the years under indigenous Irish ownership until its sale in 2006 to the Wockhardt Group, an Indian global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company headquartered in Mumbai, India. Wockhardt employs over 7,000 people across 27 nationalities with a presence in the USA, UK, Ireland, Switzerland, France, Mexico, Russia and many other countries. It has manufacturing and research facilities in India, the USA and UK and a manufacturing facility in Ireland (Pinewood Healthcare). We are currently recruiting for Packaging Operators to work on a rotating two shift cycle. A Packaging Operative is responsible for ensuring that production is carried out efficiently in adherence to quality standards and the manufacturing schedule. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a busy, fast paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities includes but not limited to: Packing of finished product as per relevant SOP's Clean-down of packaging equipment and room, once packing is complete Carry out quality checks on finished products Complete documentation entries as per GMP requirements. Any other requests from Room Leader / Supervisor Key Requirements A self starter with the ability to use own initiative at all times. Strong attention to detail is essential Excellent communication skills A proven team player with a focus on continuous improvement Flexible and target driven individual Junior / Leaving Certificate  Previous experience in a similar role advantageous