Production/Machine Operator

Nutrition Care Pharmaceuticals; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrition Care Pharmaceuticals in Keysborough, VIC, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and supports continuous improvement initiatives. You will operate processing machines, ensure product quality, and document machine activity in a safety-focused environment.

Candidates should have GMP/TGA manufacturing experience, strong mechanical skills, and ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP/TGA manufacturing environments is required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Familiarity with GMP/TGA regulatory and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain processing machines.
• Ensure production goods meet quality standards.
• Perform regular checks and maintenance on machines.
• Troubleshoot machines and report malfunctions.
• Monitor and inspect produced goods.
• Maintain records of production quantities, machine operations, and maintenance activities.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Assist in all processing activities as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Collaboration and communication

Safety-consciousness

Continuous learning

Lean / continuous improvement

Time management

Experience with machinery

Education

GMP experience

Regulatory knowledge

Industrial environment experience

Job description

Nutrition Care Pharmaceuticals – Keysborough VIC

Ausnutria Australia Pty Ltd owns to manufacturing sites Australian Dairy Park (ADP) and Nutritional Care Pharmaceutical (NCP). ADP is a global infant and adult formula manufacturing business manufacturing formulated milk powders for infants, toddlers and adults. NCP is a TGA licensed and certified adult health foods manufacturer.

As Under the direct supervision of the Manufacturing Manager. You will be responsible for performing general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures, in addition to work on different projects. All work will be done in compliance with safety rules and regulations.

Primary activities include, but are not limited to:

• Operating and maintaining processing machines.
• Ensuring the production goods meet quality standards.
• Performing regular checks and maintenance on machines.
• Troubleshooting machine accordingly
• Monitoring and inspecting produced goods.
• Reporting any machine malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Keeping the work area clean and organized.
• Maintaining a record of production quantities, machine operations, and maintenance activities.
• Assisting in all processing activities as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong mechanical and technical expertise
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Collaboration and communication
• Safety consciousness
• Continuous learning
• Creativity and innovation
• Commitment to quality
• Ability to manage time and responsibilities independently
• Abundant experience in operating various machinery
• Experience in continuous improvement / lean methodologies
• Basic numeracy skills required

Education and Experience

• Relevant work experience in a GMP/ TGA manufacturing or industrial environment
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Familiarity with GMP/ TGA regulatory and safety standards