Pharmaceutical Production Operator – GMP & Equipment Focus

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Medical aid

Provident fund

On-the-job training

Paid annual leave

Public holidays

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a reliable Production Operator to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing team in Queenstown. You will operate and monitor equipment, follow batch records and SOPs, and contribute to producing high-quality products on schedule.

The role requires at least 2 years of manufacturing experience, GMP familiarity, and the ability to follow detailed instructions. On-site in Queenstown, you should be physically capable of standing, lifting moderate weights, and working safely as part

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience, preferably pharma/food.
• GMP knowledge and safety protocols; on-site Queenstown work.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment (tablet presses, capsule fillers, packaging machines).
• Perform routine checks and minor maintenance to ensure performance and safety.
• Follow batch records and SOPs accurately.
• Monitor processes and product quality, report deviations.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe work environment.
• Record production data (quantities, parameters, quality checks).

Skills

GMP knowledge

Attention to detail

Machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a reliable Production Operator to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing team in Queenstown. You will operate and monitor equipment, follow batch records and SOPs, and contribute to producing high-quality products on schedule.

The role requires at least 2 years of manufacturing experience, GMP familiarity, and the ability to follow detailed instructions. On-site in Queenstown, you should be physically capable of standing, lifting moderate weights, and working safely as part