Job Title: General Operative
Reporting To: Area Manager
Location: Onsite, Ashbourne Business Park, Ashbourne, Co. Meath
Hours of Work: 7:30am - 4pm or 8:30am to 5pm
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

REQUIREMENTS

• A professional level of spoken and written English.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Previous experience in warehousing/manufacturing is a plus, however full training will be provided.
  All applicants must have the right to work in Ireland

ROLE SUMMARY

As a General Operative in our pharmaceutical wholesaler and manufacturer, you will play a crucial role in completing vital GMP/GDP tasks in the Goods Inwards, Production, and/or Dispatch departments. This dynamic role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong commitment to maintaining elevated levels of concentration, a willingness to learn and achieve, and a dedication to upholding patient safety and quality standards within the organisation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that work areas and equipment are kept clean and free from any materials, products, product residues or documentation not required for the current operation.
• Handle all materials and products in accordance with written procedures or instructions and, where necessary, record any work carried out.
• Ensure that all materials bulk containers (i.e., trays, boxes and cages, shelves), and areas are appropriately identified/labelled to suit the stage of processing they are at, or activity being performed.
• Recording and reporting to the Team Leader/Supervisor/relevant Area Manager, any damage to containers and any other problem which might adversely affect the quality of products.
• Any deviation from instructions or procedures should be avoided as far as possible. If a deviation occurs, it must be reported to the Team Leader/Supervisor/relevant Area Manager immediately.
• Complete all the necessary records in a clear and legible manner and in accordance with the company’s good documentation practices.
• Follow instructions and procedures related to the detection of falsified medicines, including those describing EU FMD safety features, i.e., unique identifiers and anti-tampering devices.
• Report any issues, mixes or discrepancies to a Team Leader/Supervisor/relevant Area Manager immediately.
• Practice good and timely communication with all team members within a fast-moving environment.
• Comply with all controlled documents (i.e. SOPs, work instructions and training manuals) provided.
• Follow safety protocols, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the workplace, (correct workwear, i.e. safety shoes, high-visibility vests, provided coats, hair nets and gloves when needed.)
• Meet department targets set by relevant Area Manager.