Production Technician

Dermcare-Vet is an Australian owned veterinary pharmaceutical company that develops medicated skin treatments for animals with allergies, skin disease and ear problems in Australia and overseas markets. We are seeking a versatile, experienced, and practical person with machinery skills to join our team.  In this role, your key areas of accountability will include:

Machinery

• Install, commission, and troubleshoot new or modified plant and equipment.
• Repairing and maintenance of used process equipment to operational level or modify to suit our needs.
• Troubleshooting of any non-performing equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance of equipment.

Production 

• Operation of plant and equipment in accordance with procedures.
• Blending and packing of liquid/cream product batches, recording process information, including entering batch comments, and conducting in process checks.

Cleaning and Maintenance of Work Area

• Setup and cleaning of manufacturing equipment, including filling and labelling equipment.
• Adhering to cleaning requirements after each batch and additional monthly cleans.

Documentation

• Ensure that documentation is completed in a timely manner, current, clear accurate and compliant with the Code of GMP.
• Input on the documentation of use and maintenance instructions for equipment.
• Assist with validation activities and execution of protocols for reporting.

The successful applicant will have the following attributes:

• Experience in current GMP regulatory standards (APVMA, TGA).
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic or FMCG industries.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing principles, particularly clean room gowning and behaviours.
• Knowledge of and experience with the use and maintenance of process equipment.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude, a trade qualification would be very highly regarded.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks to a high standard.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to comfortably build rapport with personnel across all levels.
• Sound mathematical skills.
• Own transport.
• A forklift licence would be highly regarded.

To be considered for this position, please click on the APPLY button and include:

1. A covering letter addressing how you meet the above attributes.
2. Current CV.

Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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