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 are looking for a Manufacturing Operator to directly execute all manufacturing activities associated in the manufacture of IVD products for the Industrial Division of the Diagnostic Business Unit from Grifols Australia.

**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 are accurately recorded in SAPR3.
- Perform a limited range of in-process quality control tests using approved measuring and laboratory equipment.
- Take QC samples for the purposes of environmental monitoring, bioburden testing and for serological testing.
- Ensure the manufacturing facility and equipment are cleaned, organised and maintained in state commensurate with the requirements of the relevant SOPs.
- 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 practiced by Diagnostic Grifols.
- Work closely with the Production Supervisor, Senior Production Operators and Production Engineering Manager to assist in the implementation of initiatives that lead to process improvements.
- Work co-operatively with Validation Representative/ Production Engineers to assist in the validation and qualification of manufacturing equipment and manufacturing processes where required.

**Who you are**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- You have relevant secondary education background in science and related field of study.
- You have availability to work early and night shifts, 11 weekends and/or Public Holidays.
- You have 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, Cosmetic industries.
- You have a working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- You enjoy working as part of a busy production team, learning new skills and you are flexible in your approach to work.

**What we offer**

It’s a brilliant opportunity for someone with the right talents.

Grifols understands you want a challenging and rewarding career in a critical function such as Corporate Communications. We’ll help you grow professionally.

Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.

**Schedule**: Rotated onto early shifts, 6am - 2pm or late shifts 4pm - 12am, based on the business needs.

**Benefits package.**

**Contract of Employment**: 12 months leave.

**Location**:APAC : Australia : Clayton South (Victoria)**:Australia**

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