Machine Cleaner

Machine Cleaner / Setter - All Shifts

Role: Machine Cleaners - All Shifts

Industry: Pharmaceutical

Location: South Eastern Suburbs

Hourly rate: $32+

Shift: All shifts

Employment Conditions: Permanent

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:

MACHINE CLEANING:

• Carry out cleaning of packing, manufacturing, filling and ancillary equipment within specified time frames to minimise equipment down time. Experience with CIP and SIP advantageous. Mechanical aptitude a must to be able to pull apart and put the machines back together and also care for the parts.

• 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 Machine Cleaning 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 machine cleaners as required.

MACHINE SETTING:

• Ensure that the line runs efficiently and productively; coordinate tasks so that the line runs as continuously as possible

• Complete changeover of production equipment such as Filling, Capping & Labelling with accuracy and in a set time period

• Troubleshoot and adjust equipment during the run to achieve optimum output and minimal down time minimise wastage

• Set up filling and packing equipment and strip down, wash and reassemble filling equipment to produce a quality product as efficiently as possible

• Monitor the quality of product throughout the filling run and make appropriate adjustments to maintain quality and compliance

• Be able to operate and maintain equipment safely and change parts in a clean and orderly manner

• Ensure that all work is done according to the highest standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

• Carry out required tasks in SAP and other systems; complete all relevant documentation and reporting

• Participate in required training, including SOPs, GMP, OH&S and 5S

Key Requirements:

• Written and oral communication skills

• High mechanical aptitude

• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills

• Advanced GMP and sound understanding of OHS

• Proactive, self-motivated and ability to work unsupervised

• Proven machine operating experience in either food manufacturing or pharmaceutical

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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