Washbay Operator

Washbay Operator

Role : Washbay Operator

Industry : Pharmaceutical

Location : South Eastern Suburbs

Hourly rate : $30.00 - $33.00

Shift : Day, Afternoon & Night available

Employment Conditions : Permanent & Contract Roles Available

Purpose of the role :

Coordinate and complete washbay cleaning tasks so that Manufacturing and Packaging can run as continuously as possible.

Day to day responsibilities :

• Carry out cleaning of packing, manufacturing, filling and ancillary equipment within specified time frames to minimise equipment down time.
• Communicate effectively with Manufacturing and Packaging Supervisors, Line Leader, Operators, Supervisor, Machine Setters and Maintenance / Engineering staff.
• Monitor the production plan, paying attention to changes, special instructions and other requirements.
• Work in dispensary, packing or in manufacturing when required
• Minimise wastage of materials and time.
• Wash production equipment in accordance with washbay procedures as stipulated in
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures that apply in all relevant areas.
• Ensure that all work is done according to the highest standards of Good
• Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Complete all relevant documentation including Cleaning Checklists, forms and logbooks as necessary.
• Perform environmental monitoring as requested
• Work with the Quality departments to improve cleaning processes and practices
• Participate in trials of new or modified cleaning procedures and validation activities as needed.
• Assist with the development of new and updated documentation, including SOPs and
• Checklists.
• Participate in required training, including SOPs, GMP, OH&S and 5S.
• Train new washbay operators as required.

Experience of more than 3 years in a similar role is a must. Forklift licence advantageous.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and PR or Australian Citizenship for this role is mandatory.

IMPORTANT : It is a requirement of all our jobs that you have a PR or AU / NZ Citizenship. A work visa is not sufficient as all our jobs are permanent. Please do not apply if you do not meet these requirements.

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