Process Operators - Grade03 at Aspen Pharma Group

BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS (Brief Summary):

• To become conversant in the operation of production equipment/machines according to set procedures and work instructions.
• Understand and comply with all relevant SOP’s and work instructions.
• To follow instructions as guided by either the team leader or supervisor.
• Performs regular housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and healthy work environment according to current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) requirements.
• Understand and comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental procedures whilst performing his/her duties.
• Execute daily tasks and work instructions according to the relevant SOP's.
• Ensure that all checks, logbooks, and documentation are completed and signed as per relevant SOP’s.
• Identify and report on operational problems/issues out of specification.
• Ensure the discarding of waste according to the relevant SOP’s.
• Ensures that shift checks on machines, cubicles, scales, and overall cleanliness are conducted.
• Perform routine strip-down, assembly, settings, and operation of equipment/tools according to SOP.
• Perform final major settings during handover (batch-to-batch/product-to-product) as per the relevant SOP.
• Participate in face-to-face shift handover as per SOP.
• Complete all records and reports timeously and accurately as described in the relevant SOP's, protocols, and associated documentation.
• Comply with GMP requirements as outlined by Company SOP's and written instructions in all tasks and activities.
• Ensure that products are stored according to the required SOP's and documentation.
• Ensure all sections within the department maintain compliance with company GMP standards.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (Brief Summary):

• Must be able to work under pressure and be part of a team or independently.
• Good organizational skills with an honest and trustworthy approach.
• Good timekeeping with sober habits and willingness to work shifts and overtime as operationally required.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Attention to detail.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum educational qualification Matric /Grade 12 with mathematics and Science/Biology with a pass in both instances
• and/or equivalent qualification as per national qualification framework levels - SAQA.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for language and numerical assessments.
• Must have an aptitude for process understanding and working with hands.   
• Must have the ability to be trained and of good health (intake medical examination will be done as a condition of appointment).
• Previous operator experience in a manufacturing plant would be advantageous but not a requirement.