Packing Operator

jamjoompharma/careers; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Jeddah is looking for a Packing Operator to operate and monitor secondary packing machines. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Science or Engineering and 1–3 years of experience in pharmaceutical packing operations. Familiarity with GMP and regulatory guidelines is essential. The role involves maintaining compliance, conducting quality checks, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in pharmaceutical packing operations.
• Familiarity with GMP, GDP, and regulatory guidelines.
• Understanding of packing processes and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and control secondary packing machines.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, and site SOPs.
• Accurately record batch details and packing documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic machine operation

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Diploma in Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Jamjoom Pharma has in a very short span of time emerged, as one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the Afrasia region. The geographical focus of the company is on countries in the Middle East, Africa, and CIS regions. Strategic focus on selected therapeutic categories has contributed to the rapid growth, market acceptance, and overall success of the company

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and control secondary packing machines used in sterile products (Leak tester, Labeling, Cartoning, and Track and Trace system).
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, and site SOPs during all packing operations.
• Perform line clearance, area cleaning, and equipment cleaning as per approved procedures.
• Accurately record batch details, logbooks, and packing documentation.
• Conduct in-process checks (leak test, labeling, printing verification, weight checks) to ensure product quality.
• Report deviations, breakdowns, and abnormalities promptly to the supervisor.
• Assist in troubleshooting and minor machine adjustments under guidance.
• Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and maintain a clean and controlled environment.
• Participate in training programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support packing material reconciliation, segregation of rejects, and compliance with waste disposal SOPs

Qualifications

• Diploma in Science/ Engineering or related field. Technical certification with relevant experience may also be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in pharmaceutical packing operations (sterile/liquid/BFS lines preferred).
• Familiarity with GMP, GDP, and regulatory guidelines (USFDA, EU, WHO, SFDA). Understanding of packing processes, line clearance, and documentation practices.
• Basic machine operation and troubleshooting skills. Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation. Teamwork, discipline, and adherence to safety & quality culture.
• Additional Advantage: Experience in sterile pharma/BFS/EDMD lines.