Production Operator - Filling

Pfizer Inc; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Health & Wellness apps

Career Growth Experiences program

Recognition & rewards program

Paid volunteer days

Life Insurance Benefits

Pfizer Learning Academy access

Vaccines & skin checks

Additional leave options

Salary packaging & novated lease

Job summary

Pfizer Australia in Melbourne is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to contribute to high‑quality medicines production. You will follow established procedures, prepare and operate production lines, and maintain strict cGMP compliance to ensure medicines reach patients safely.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow technical skills, mentor teammates, and participate in Pfizer's safety and training programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables.
• Follow standard procedures to complete tasks within the agreed timeframe.
• Identify and solve moderately routine problems.
• Prepare and operate production equipment with adequate inventory.
• Adhere to cGMP regulations and perform in-process quality inspections.
• Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication and Interper

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Use Your Power for Purpose

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our dedicated and agile pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on members who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always strive to improve outcomes. You will help ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they need them.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, working effectively as a team member and coordinating with others.
• Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.
• Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe.
• Identify and solve moderately routine problems.
• Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor.
• Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.
• Prepare and operate various components, materials, equipment, and machines in your assigned area, ensuring adequate inventory of parts and materials before starting a production run.
• Adhere strictly to all plant safety and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations.
• Perform in-process quality inspections, and seek to implement process and safety improvements.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Previous experience in cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices) environment
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor team members
• Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

At Pfizer we care about our colleagues’ wellbeing and offer a range of great benefits for them, including:

• Paid parental leave
• Access to Health & Wellness apps
• Career Growth Experiences program
• Recognition & rewards program
• Paid volunteer days
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Pfizer Learning Academy access to top content providers
• Access to flu vaccines & skin checks
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Salary packaging & novated lease options

*Benefits listed may vary depending on your position and location and may be subject to change.

Pfizer Australia and New Zealand’s diverse workforce represents the patients we serve and the communities in which we operate. With a focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Pfizer ANZ ensures our people are heard and cared for. We offer engagement opportunities in both Colleagues Resource Groups (CRGs) and workstreams across: Culture and Tradition, Reconciliation @ Pfizer (RAP), Gender Equity (GEN), Disability and through the Out Pfizer Employee Network (OPEN) for our LGBT + colleagues and allies.

If you require reasonable adjustment during your application, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

Manufacturing