Manufacturing Operative

Manufacturing Operative - (Job Ref: 26N/FDMM)

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunities for Manufacturing Operatives within our Freeze Dry packing team.

What do the Freeze Dry team do?

Randox is the 2nd largest manufacturer of Quality Control products globally. Diagnostic Laboratories are obliged to use these QC products to ensure the accuracy and precision of their processes and equipment used. We have a growing number of serum-based products. Some are sold as freeze-dried. The Freeze Dry team are responsible for the dispense of all these QC controls, calibrators and reagents. Some of these products are dispensed, capped and labelled on a fully automated, high-speed dispense line. These products are then loaded onto any one of our freeze dryers and then unloaded once the product is dried.

Location: Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4FL.

Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours / Shifts: 40 hours per week, 4 x 10 hour shifts from 7.00am - 5.40pm. Some flexibility will be required, including evenings and weekend cover.

What does this role involve?

This role is responsible for the packing of the full range of Randox diagnostic products on the manual static or automated packing lines. The main duties of the role include:

• The assembly and labelling of kit boxes.
• Packing the full range of Randox kits in accordance with established specifications.
• The bulk packing of Randox components.
• The preparation of kit boxes, and kit components in preparation for packing tasks.
• The manual labelling of reagent vials.
• The operation, and cleaning of packing lines and associated machinery.
• Provide a contribution to the preparation and completion of relevant documentation.
• The loading of reagent vials onto trays prior to dispensing.
• The semi-automated and manual dispensing of manufactured components.
• The bunging of product vials prior to freeze drying.
• The loading and unloading of freeze driers.
• The operation and routine maintenance of freeze drying plant.
• The operation and cleaning of dispense lines when required.
• The accurate recording of data on formulation records for every batch of component manufactured.
• The accurate use of stock control system (SAGE).

Who can apply?

Essential criteria:

• GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths or relevant manufacturing experience.
• Excellent organisational skills with an eye for detail.
• Good numerical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Flexibility in your availability, especially during busy periods.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the use of a stock control system such as Sage.
• Knowledge of semi auto dispensing.

Salary: £13 per hour