Production Assistant
Telford based
Monday - Friday
0800 - 1700 (40 hours)
Paid breaks
£26,500 to start
If you want to keep busy and have a variety of work and you are happy to be part of a hard working and expanding team, this is the role for you. It will be physicall demanding at times and their will be on the job training for the more technical elements of the job.
Role Overview
Pack and prepare products according to specifications and customer orders.
Ensure all packing activities meet quality standards, safety requirements and production schedules.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure correct quantities, weights, and labelling of products
Verify batch numbers, expiry dates, and product codes.
Conduct visual quality checks and ensure packaging standards are met.
Follow SOPs and quality management procedures for all packing activities.
Maintain accurate packing records and batch documentation.
Support ISO audit activities and maintain compliance with quality standards.
Maintain safe working practices and report safety hazards immediately.
Keep work area clean, tidy, and hazard-free.
Follow proper spill and emergency procedures.
Follow environmental procedures and support ISO 14001 compliance in packing area.
Move packed products to storage or dispatch areas.
Stack and store products safely.
Operate forklifts or pallet trucks (if certified).
Assist with changeovers, cleaning, and sanitizing equipment.
Support stock takes and inventory checks.
Complete end-of-shift cleaning and housekeeping.
Record production output and wastage and report deviations to supervisor.
Maintain traceability documentation
To be considered for this role you MUST:
Have good attention to detail and accuracy
Be able to follow written/verbal instructions
Possess good numeracy and literacy
Be fit enough for standing, lifting and manual handling
Be reliable and punctual
Have a flexible approach to working hours (at busier times)
Possess previous manufacturing, packing or warehouse experience
Ideally have a Forklift licence
Be aware ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Have basic computer skills
This role is UK based and does NOT have sponsorship opportunity
Our process is barrier free and we will ensure you are carefully considered for the role you have applied for. If you have not been successful for this role, please do apply to others or send your CV to jayne.vaughan@ethero.co.uk with a cover letter explaining what you are looking for and we will do our best to support your search for new employment.
This role is being advertised by the Telford office of Ethero, where you will find access to both permanent and temporary employment across a wide range of job sectors covering the whole of Shropshire.