Compression Operator

About the position

Pharmaceutical concern seeking a Compression Operator to join their Team.
Duties / Responsibilities:
 Ensure GMP, EHS and Quality compliance during the execution of the Production Plan and all related
 

• Ensure that production equipment housekeeping is maintained to standard and pharmaceutical industry expectations. This includes strip down, cleaning and reassembling of equipment and relevant production area.

 

• Perform minor settings and autonomous maintenance and operation of equipment in accordance with approved SOPs and WIs.

 

• Ensure that all documentation required for the release of a batch are completed on time and accurately in order to service the customer when required and meet quality standards and pharmaceutical expectations.

 

• Participate in root cause investigation and problem solving activities.

 

• Hourly tracking of output against set targets and actively participates in performance management.

 

• Updating of Visual Performance Measurements in production area.

 

• Ensure components and bulks are staged and signed on, with necessary checklists completed.

 

• Assist with material handling and component checks when required.

 

• Provide training when required.

 

• Support and participate in the Continuous Improvement Initiatives.

Qualifications / Experience / Requirements:

• Matric Certificate

 

• Production experience is essential

 Technical aptitude and mechanical ability is advantageous
 

• Good problem solving skills

 

• Shift work and overtime may be required when necessary

 

• Manual dexterity

 

• Support Production Fitters/maintenance with major breakdowns.

Desired Skills:

• Engineering
• Machine Operator
• Quality
• Pharmaceutical