Pharmaceutical Production Operator - Night Shift | $48.45/hr + Super

Mploy HR Group Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

MployHR is seeking a reliable Pharmaceutical Production Operator to join a busy manufacturing team in Melbourne. This hands-on role is suitable for candidates with experience in pharmaceutical, food manufacturing or a similar production environment.

Role involves night shifts (Monday to Friday), 8-hour shifts, and an ongoing casual position with $48.45 per hour plus super. Operate tablet compression machines, assist with medication preparation, and perform quality checks in a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, food manufacturing or similar production environment.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and production instructions.
• Physically fit and able to handle materials as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor tablet compression machines during production.
• Assist with medication preparation, including weighing, measuring and dispensing materials according to batch instructions.
• Load materials into equipment and monitor production processes.
• Perform in-process quality checks to ensure products meet required standards.
• Follow batch instructions, GMP, safety and quality procedures.
• Complete production records and documentation accurately.
• Maintain clean equipment and production areas in accordance with hygiene requirements.
• Identify and report equipment issues or product irregularities to the supervisor.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality control

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Job description

Pharmaceutical Production Operator - Night Shift | $48.45/hr + Super

MployHR is a wholly Australian-owned labour hire, recruitment and HR business with a presence in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Who Are We?

MployHR is a wholly Australian-owned labour hire, recruitment and HR business with a presence in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Our Client

Our client is a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer producing high-quality products in a highly regulated environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable Pharmaceutical Production Operator to join a busy manufacturing team. This is a hands‑on role suited to candidates with experience in pharmaceutical, food manufacturing or a similar production environment.

Job Details:

• Monday to Friday – Night Shift


• 8-hour shifts


• $48.45 per hour + Super


• Ongoing casual position

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor tablet compression machines during production.


• Assist with medication preparation, including weighing, measuring and dispensing materials according to batch instructions.


• Load materials into equipment and monitor production processes.


• Perform in-process quality checks to ensure products meet required standards.


• Follow batch instructions, GMP, safety and quality procedures.


• Complete production records and documentation accurately.


• Maintain clean equipment and production areas in accordance with hygiene requirements.


• Identify and report equipment issues or product irregularities to the supervisor.

About You

• Previous experience in pharmaceutical, food manufacturing or machine operation is highly regarded.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.


• Ability to follow detailed procedures and production instructions.


• Comfortable operating machinery and performing repetitive production tasks.


• Understanding of workplace safety, hygiene and quality requirements.


• Physically fit and comfortable handling materials as required.


• Reliable, punctual and comfortable working night shifts from Monday to Friday.