Packing Technician/machine Setter

**Packing Technician/Machine Setter**
- ** Permanent Full-time **position with **competitive renumeration **and** benefits**
- ** Location**: NZL - Wellington - Upper Hutt (Whakatiki)
- Join a growing, **supportive and collaborative team**
- Join a Trusted Global Leading** Animal Health **organisation

The primary responsibility of the Packing Technician is to ensure product is packed to required standards to meet customer demand and that documentation is accurately maintained to cGMP standards. The operator may be required to work in other areas of the facility as schedule demands.

The role requires responsibly for all aspects of operation associated with vaccine packing in compliance with established operating procedures to vaccine is produced to required standards to meet customer demand in global markets.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

**What You Will Do**

**Responsibilities include, however not limited to**:

- Packing/filling of vaccine, to required standards, according to set production schedules by: Operating equipment in accordance with SOPs, performing tasks / processes in accordance with SOPs, documenting all tasks in batch records, worksheets or logbooks in accordance with Good Documentation Practice, maintaining good housekeeping, planning daily workload, performing machine set ups, communicating clearly and in a timely way with other members of the Manufacturing Team and other departments to ensure the smooth flow of product, samples and documentation, work in the area of greatest need to achieve schedules
- Minimise deviations in the manufacture of product by: Ensuring all tasks are completed in accordance with SOPs, assist with deviation investigations as required, implementing agreed Corrective and Preventative Actions
- Review and update SOPs, batch record, worksheets etc to ensure GMP standards continue to be met in required timeframes, contribute to continuous improvement of production processes and systems by completing assigned CAPA in required timeframes
- Ensure the highest possible safety standards are met by: Participating in corporate and site safety programmes, taking responsibility for own and others safety, supporting the investigation and resolution of incidents and accidents in a timely manner, ensuring hazards are identified within the department, participating in safety meetings, complying with the company’s health and safety requirements
- Machine setting/Change overs of the Packing Machine

**What You Must have**
- Demonstrated knowledge and practical working experience in manufacturing/production environment
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) preferred
- Good (written & oral) communication skills in English
- Good maths ability
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently as well as ability to develop good working relationships with team
- Good computer skills using Word, Spreadsheet and SAP preferred

**What You Can Expect**
- Work autonomously whilst being **supported, encouraged** and being part of a trusted Global Leading Animal Health organisation
- Exposure to **upskill and develop** in your role
- Flexibility and **opening doors to other opportunities** and skillsets
- Joining a **collaborative** team of **likeminded individuals**

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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**Employee Status**:
Regular

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**Requisition ID**:R255466