Machine Operators - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Afternoon Shift)

Probiotec; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Probiotec is seeking full-time Machine Operators for the Afternoon Shift (3pm to 11:06pm) at our Melbourne site to operate pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and support production of Rx/OTC products.

You will ensure product quality through in-process inspection, accurate documentation, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience with high-volume processing equipment preferred.
• Accurate documentation for compliance.
• Ability to meet productivity and efficiency targets.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-volume manufacturing equipment.
• Inspect in-process and finished products to ensure quality.
• Manually load and unload materials within designated areas.
• Measure, count and weigh products.
• Record batch information on forms and documentation.
• Routinely clean equipment and work areas.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality inspection

Numerical skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Machine Operators - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Afternoon Shift)

Probiotec is a leading provider of contract manufacturing and packing services in the pharmaceutical and associated sectors, providing best-in-class solutions to a diverse range of clients.Since beginning operations in 1997, Probiotec has quickly emerged as a leading manufacturer and packer of a diverse, high-quality range of prescription (‘Rx’) and over-the-counter (‘OTC’) pharmaceuticals, complementary medicines and consumer health products.

The business is also one of Australia’s largest packing companies, offeringa multitude of packing services – including primary, secondary & co-packing capabilities as an end-to-end manufacturing and packing partner. With multiple sites across Australia including Probiotec Multipack, Probiotec LJM and Probiotec Pharma, the group is responsible for employing over 1000 employees nationwide. As a leader in Australian manufacturing and packing services, Probiotec provides innovative healthcare products that improve the lives and well-being of our customers.

We are currently recruiting for full-time Manufacturing Operators on Afternoon Shift: 3pm to 1106pm (Mondays to Fridays) to operate equipment to manufacture pharmaceutical grade products.

Relevant experience in operating machinery is a pre-requisite.

Responsibilities:

• Operatinghigh volume manufacturing equipment.
• Inspecting in-processand finishedproducts to ensure quality.
• Manually loading and unloading materials within theareas.
• Measuring, counting and weighing products.
• Recording batch information on forms and documentation.
• Routinely cleaning equipment and work areas.
• Complying with Good Manufacturing Practicesand Good Documentation Practices.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience working in apharmaceutical industry environment is a pre-requisite.
• Previous experience in setting and operating high volume processing equipment is highly regarded.
• Accuratelycompletingdocumentation forinternal process compliance.
• Ability to meetproductivity and efficiency targets.
• Excellent communication, literacy and numerical skills.
• Mechanical appreciation and setting an advantage.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of motivation and being a 'self-starter'
• Capableofworking independently and as part of a team.
• Capacity to undertake physically repetitiveand manual handling work.
• Consistency in following safe systems of work and safe operating procedures.
• Physically fit to perform manual handling tasks, prolonged periods of standing, repetitive assembly work and occasional use of manual handling equipment such as trolley jacks.