Reference Number GAOSD3 Description • Prepare, clean, and inspect work areas and equipment. • Handle and stage raw materials. • Sample work area(s) and equipment for contamination. • Sanitize drains and pipes to avoid contamination. • Related administrative tasks Requirements Operational Support • Execute production activities within established policies, practices, and guidelines, as well as established quality and safety standards. • Optimize own work processes. • Identify gaps in current policies and procedures. • Facilitate implementation of processes in own area of work. Inspections & Verifications • Perform visual inspections of production area(s) and equipment. • Perform pre-production checks such as environmental checks, scale checks, and equipment pre-checks as per BMR, SOP and product specifications. • Verify scale and measuring equipment performance. Material Handling • Dispense, transfer, weigh and collect raw materials for processing. • Ensure raw materials are staged for processing, in line with requirements. Production Preparation • Set up the room and IBCs for production activities. • Prepare solutions for production activities as per SOP. Routine Support Tasks • Clean work area(s) and equipment before and after processing of materials as per SOP and cleaning checklist • Perform routine equipment checks and transfer of equipment. • Collect samples of production area and equipment for testing • Control contamination in area by flushing drains and pipes. • Assist with sorting of defected products and discard/ minimize waste. • Provide information to assist with campaign preparation. • Identify and report on operational problems out of specification. Reporting & Record Keeping • Complete batch record labels • Complete Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) sheets • Perform half-hourly inspections of production area(s) • Attend shift meetings. • Provide information for completion of reports. • Complete and consolidate standard documents. • Maintain and update records and systems as required. Skills Required Background/experience • National Certification (N4) / Matric with 0-2 years’ related experience • Manufacturing experience would be an advantage. Specific job skills • Basic technical knowledge of pharmaceutical production processes, procedures, systems, and equipment. • Basic understanding of pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements Competencies • Finalizing outputs • Following procedures • Taking action • Information gathering Work Level Junior Job Type Permanent Salary Market Related EE Position Yes Location Port Elizabeth APPLY NOW FOR THIS GENERAL WORKERS JOBS