MIXING 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 Mixing Operator is to provide clean equipment on time to filling operations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ensure that correct raw materials from dispensary are staged and checked before mixing commences.
• Collect water for bulk mixes as per batch document.
• Assist with all daily mixing activities
• To do transfers of products, under supervision, to the filling room.
• Ensure that equipment used is in a good condition at all times (i.e. scales checked) and report any deviations /defects to the Process Leader/Production Pharmacist.
• Responsible for cleaning all equipment used during the daily tasks and keep a record of such cleaning by completing relevant log books
• Responsible for cleaning the mixing, gowning, raw material staging rooms and keep them in good order.
• Responsible for sanitizing the area daily.
• Responsible for returns of all containers and raw materials back to the dispensary.
• Completion of relevant sections of the batch book.
• Assist with CIP and sanitisation in the ASMS.
• 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.).
• Train identified personnel on all related items relevant to operation and maintenance of the equipment.
• Ensure daily target is met
• Taking of samples
• Preparation of disinfectants
• 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 with Maths and Science
• Gowning Competent
• 1 - 2 years experience in production environment, Pharmaceutical / FMCG preferable.
• Incumbent busy with / studied Pharmacist Assistant Course (PMA) would be preferred