Manufacturing Operators - Day Shift

Cogent Resources; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Resources is seeking experienced Production / Machine Operators for a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer in Minto, NSW. This temporary-to-permanent opportunity offers a long-term career path in a GMP-focused environment.

Shifts are Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week, with responsibilities including accurate weighing, material verification, and operating tablet coating and capsule line machinery. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in production or manufacturing.
• Experience in GMP environment.
• Ability to operate pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow procedures and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and dispense raw materials according to batch requirements.
• Verify materials, batch numbers and relevant documentation.
• Operate mixing, blending and granulation equipment.
• Set up, operate and monitor validated manufacturing machinery.
• Operate equipment including powder dispensing, mixing, granulation, tablet compression and coating, hard capsule and bottle line machinery.
• Start and stop machinery and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Monitor equipment and production processes to ensure parameters are met.
• Complete batch documentation and production records accurately.
• Maintain housekeeping, hygiene and GMP compliance.
• Follow all safety and site procedures.
• Undertake manual handling and heavy lifting as required.

Skills

Production

Machine operation

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

GMP environment

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Job description

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded pharmaceutical manufacturer, with over 30 years of experience in the production of premium complementary medicines and vitamins.

Due to continued growth and increased production requirements, we are currently seeking experienced Production / Machine Operators to join their manufacturing team based in Minto, NSW.

This is an excellent opportunity for reliable and motivated individuals seeking a long-term career opportunity within a reputable and quality-focused manufacturing environment.

This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

Location: Minto, NSW
Shift: Monday to Friday
Hours: 7:00am – 3:10pm (38 hours a week)

About the Role

Working as part of the production team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and ensuring all products are manufactured in accordance with strict quality and GMP requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

Accurately weighing and dispensing raw materials in accordance with batch requirements.

Verifying materials, batch numbers and relevant documentation.

Operating and monitoring mixing, blending and granulation equipment.

Setting up, operating and monitoring validated manufacturing machinery.

Operating equipment including powder dispensing, mixing, granulation, tablet compression and coating, hard capsule and bottle line machinery.

Starting and stopping machinery and undertaking basic troubleshooting where required.

Monitoring equipment and production processes to ensure they remain within required parameters.

Completing batch documentation and production records accurately.

Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and GMP compliance.

Following all workplace health and safety, quality and site procedures.

Undertaking manual handling and heavy lifting as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

Previous experience in production, machine operation or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Experience working within a GMP environment is highly regarded.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

The ability to follow procedures and work within strict quality and safety requirements.

Good communication skills and the ability to understand and follow instructions.

The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical capacity to undertake manual handling and heavy lifting as required.

A reliable, punctual and positive approach to work.

A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

A willingness to learn and develop within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

Work Rights

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates holding a student visa for this position.

If you are an experienced production or machine operator looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a respected pharmaceutical manufacturer, we encourage you to apply.