Filling Operator

Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company more than 40,500 employees worldwide.

We are dedicated to a higher purpose "caring for life" which drives excellence in everything we do.

The manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth produces both small and large volume parenterals.

The main purpose of the Filling Operator is to Operate and Maintain Filling Machines

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the cleaning of the filling room and general area, according to procedure.
• Responsible for component availability to ensure operations.
• Responsible for pre-filling sanitization of area and equipment, according to procedure.
• Perform shift handover to discuss batch or machine specific maters with operator from previous and following shift on line.
• Perform setup of machine for particular product and format.
• Perform change overs to different types of products and formats
• Perform environmental sampling as required
• Examine machinery at the beginning of each shift to ensure it is in good working order.
• Verify machine consumables meet specific batch requirements and are acceptable to run through machine. Immediately report any anomalies noticed to shift leader.
• Operate machine and make required adjustments to meet quality requirements.
• Continuously monitor operation and perform in-process checks on produced units; adjust if required.
• Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedure rules and regulations relevant to the process activity.
• Carry out any necessary documentation as per the Standard Operating Procedure (process records, etc.).
• Problem solving by performing root cause analysis for normal/operational machine malfunctions and correct.
• Immediately report and engage with technician on advanced mechanical, electrical or automation failures. Participate in correction.
• Perform basic reactive and scheduled maintenance on equipment and participate in monthly and annual maintenance shut downs. Identify and correct shortcomings in preventative maintenance program resulting in unexpected failures through engagement with technicians and other maintenance personnel.
• Train identified personnel on all related items relevant to operation and maintenance of the equipment.
• Ensure daily target is met
• From time to time carry out other jobs within the department / factory, which are consistent with the grade, qualification and training of the incumbent.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Grade 12.
• Computer Literate.
• N2 with certification
• Gowning competence
• 2-3 years in a production environment