Production Operator

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

We believe diversity adds value to our business, teams, and culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.

We are looking for a Production Operator to directly execute all manufacturing associated activities at Grifols Australia to ensure that the manufacturing plans are achieved and that the products produced are of the highest possible quality.

What your responsibilities will be

You will have the opportunity to:

• Follow approved manufacturing and testing instructions to produce a range of high-quality IVD products such as Reagent Red Cells, Solutions and Gel Cards.
• Perform manufacturing and testing functions in line with requirements stipulated in Grifols Standard Operating Procedures, Manufacturing Batch Process Sheets and those defined in ISO13485 Quality Management Systems for the manufacture of medical devices.
• Perform large and small-scale formulation and filtration of solutions and gels. 
• Follow manufacturing instructions to operate purpose-built equipment to dispense and pack finished products.
• Ensure that the movement of raw materials and semi-finished products is accurately recorded in SAPR3.
• Perform in-process quality control tests using approved measuring and laboratory equipment. 
• Take QC samples for environmental monitoring, bioburden testing, and serological testing. 
• Ensure the manufacturing facility and equipment are cleaned, organised and maintained in a state commensurate with the relevant SOPs' requirements.
• Operate in a manner that is consistent and reinforces the practices detailed in Grifols OH&S policies and Good Manufacturing Practices. 
• Work closely with the Production Supervisor, Production Engineering Manager and Senior Management to facilitate standardisation and harmonisation of manufacturing and quality practices against those practised by Diagnostic Grifols.
• Work closely with the Production Supervisor, Production Technician and Production Engineering Manager to assist in implementing initiatives that lead to process improvements.

Who you are

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The position is available to someone with 1 – 2 years experience in a medical device, biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP and ISO 13485 quality systems is highly desirable.
• Exposure to manufacturing enterprise resource operating systems such as SAP
• Flexibility and availability to be rostered on and work in a shifting environment
• Good and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, well organised and a well-developed attention to detail skillset •
• Ability to troubleshoot and think independently.
• Aptitude for digital technology, well-developed understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), good hygiene and sanitary practices, sound literacy and numeracy skills.

MUST HAVES

• Availability to work early and late shifts, which is rostered up to 12 am and some weekends.

Early shift: 6 am – 2:30 pm

                Day shift  8:30 am –5 pm

Mid-shift 11:30 am – 8 pm

Late shift: 3:30 pm – 12 am

• At least 6 months experience as a Production/Machine Operator or as an analyst/officer in a laboratory or a store-person in a warehouse from either Medical Devices, Pharma, Food, or Cosmetic industries.
• A working knowledge of GMP. 
• No tertiary qualifications can be considered.

What we offer

• Join a friendly and dynamic team
• Work with a leading global organisation
• Be recognised for your potential

Grifols is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and a distributer of a comprehensive range of integrated blood banking solutions.

Based in our Clayton South facility, in Melbourne, Australia, an opportunity exists for a hands-on Production Operator to join the friendly production team that manufactures our in-vitro diagnostic products. The role calls for an individual who enjoys teamwork, has a strong work ethic and thrives in a culture of quality, safety and innovation and is able to work shift-work.

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Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Location: APAC : Australia : Clayton South (Victoria) 

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