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Plant Operator

On-site in Alhama de Murcia·Full-time·Added 22 days ago (last checked 19 Oct)

ElPozo

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Alhama de Murcia
Contract
Full-time
Hours
Rotating shifts, including nights
Education
Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Availability to work rotating shifts of morning, afternoon, and night.
  • Ability to work following standardized procedures and instructions.
  • Focus on quality, safety, and compliance with regulations.
  • Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Responsibility, autonomy, and commitment to team results.
  • Ability to work in a coordinated manner with other departments and colleagues.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Experience in regulated production environments.
  • Experience in basic maintenance operations of industrial equipment.
  • Knowledge related to chemical, pharmaceutical, or biotechnological processes.
  • Experience in documentation management associated with production processes.

Education & certifications

Intermediate or Advanced Vocational Training related to:

  • Industrial Chemistry.
  • Manufacture of Pharmaceutical, Biotechnological, and Related Products.
  • Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control.
  • Industrial Mechanics.
  • Other related qualifications.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We are proud that more than 10,000 people have found their professional project at Grupo Fuertes.

Discover the benefits of being part of our big family:

🚀 Internal promotion: We boost your professional career within the company. Because it doesn't matter where you start, but how far you can go.

📚 Continuous training: We promote learning and continuous improvement, enhancing your professional growth through personalized training programs tailored to your goals.

💳 Flexible compensation: Enjoy benefits such as restaurant vouchers, childcare, medical insurance, and salary advances.

🛍️ Special discounts: At Grupo Fuertes companies and through the Benefits Club.

The role

At Hepabiotic, we work on the extraction and transformation of biological products through industrial processes that require the highest standards of quality, safety, and traceability. You will be part of the Production team, contributing to the proper development of heparin extraction and fractionation processes in a dynamic, regulated environment focused on continuous improvement.

We are looking for a committed, responsible person capable of managing different tasks simultaneously, actively participating in the operations that ensure the proper functioning of the plant and compliance with the company's quality standards.

Your purpose will be to ensure that heparin extraction and fractionation processes are carried out efficiently, safely, and in accordance with established quality standards, contributing to the proper functioning of the plant and the traceability of all operations performed.

What you'll do

  • Carry out production and control processes in accordance with established and approved guidelines, ensuring compliance with safety and quality criteria.
  • Properly complete production and control records, ensuring the traceability of all operations performed.
  • Perform the use, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment, instruments, and facilities following established procedures.
  • Record cleaning, maintenance, and production activities in accordance with defined documentation requirements.
  • Participate in the receiving, identification, and storage of materials, ensuring their proper management and traceability.
  • Manage the identification and storage of products within the facilities in accordance with established procedures.
  • Collaborate in the activities necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the documentation system.
  • Ensure compliance with the plant's safety, hygiene, quality, and environmental standards.
  • Assume operational responsibility for the facility during periods of sole presence, ensuring proper production operations and access control.

Additional information you should know

  • Rotating morning, afternoon, and night shifts.
  • Join a growing company within a highly specialized industrial environment.
  • Opportunity for professional development and continuous learning in an innovative production environment.

Skills

Corporate Character

Ease of learning and adapting

Initiative

Teamwork

About ElPozo

ElPozo is a leading Spanish food company specializing in pork products, cured ham, and prepared meats. It is part of Grupo Fuertes, a diversified agri-food group. With a strong domestic market presence and growing international exports, ElPozo operates large production facilities and farms, primarily in the Murcia region, and employs thousands of workers across Spain.

ElPozo's main operations are centered in Alhama de Murcia, where its headquarters and major plants are located. The company offers a range of roles from production and maintenance to commercial and export management, reflecting its integrated value chain. For international professionals, ElPozo provides opportunities in export management, particularly for Asian and European markets, and a chance to work in Spain's dynamic food industry, though most roles require Spanish language proficiency.

Industry
Food
Founded
1954
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Alhama de Murcia, Spain
In Spain
Alhama de Murcia, Benidorm, Hellín and 3 more
Website
elpozo.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • ElPozo is headquartered in Alhama de Murcia, a town in the Murcia region, which is a key area for Spanish pork production.
  • The company offers roles in export management, particularly for Asia and Europe, which may suit international professionals with language skills.
  • Most operational roles are based in the Murcia region, while some commercial positions are spread across Spain.
  • Spanish language is typically required for most positions, as the company's internal communication is in Spanish.
  • ElPozo is part of Grupo Fuertes, a diversified group that also owns other food and agricultural businesses.

In their own words

Additional information

Grupo Corporativo Fuertes, S.L. has a current Equality Plan between Women and Men, reflecting our firm commitment to equal treatment and opportunities in access to employment, professional development, and personal growth. We actively work to ensure a diverse, inclusive work environment free from any form of discrimination, whether direct or indirect, based on sex or any other personal condition.

We value talent in all its forms and believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and abilities enriches our organization and contributes to better results. Therefore, we continue to promote measures that foster genuine equality, co-responsibility, and respect, ensuring that all people have the same opportunities to grow and develop professionally within the company.

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