Aspen Holdings Is Hiring: General Assistant (Port Elizabeth)
Reference Number
GAOSD3
Description
Prepare, clean, and inspect work areas and equipment.
Handle and stage raw materials.
Sample work area(s) and equipment for contamination.
Sanitize drains and pipes to avoid contamination.
Related administrative tasks
Requirements
Operational Support
Execute production activities within established policies, practices, and guidelines, as well as established quality and safety standards.
Optimize own work processes.
Identify gaps in current policies and procedures.
Facilitate implementation of processes in own area of work.
Inspections & Verifications
Perform visual inspections of production area(s) and equipment.
Perform pre-production checks such as environmental checks, scale checks, and equipment pre-checks as per BMR, SOP and product specifications.
Verify scale and measuring equipment performance.
Material Handling
Dispense, transfer, weigh and collect raw materials for processing.
Ensure raw materials are staged for processing, in line with requirements.
Production Preparation
Set up the room and IBCs for production activities.
Prepare solutions for production activities as per SOP.
Routine Support Tasks
Clean work area(s) and equipment before and after processing of materials as per SOP and cleaning checklist
Perform routine equipment checks and transfer of equipment.
Collect samples of production area and equipment for testing
Control contamination in area by flushing drains and pipes.
Assist with sorting of defected products and discard/ minimize waste.
Provide information to assist with campaign preparation.
Identify and report on operational problems out of specification.
Reporting & Record Keeping
Complete batch record labels
Complete Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) sheets
Perform half-hourly inspections of production area(s)
Attend shift meetings.
Provide information for completion of reports.
Complete and consolidate standard documents.
Maintain and update records and systems as required.
Skills Required
Background/experience
National Certification (N4) / Matric with 0-2 years’ related experience
Manufacturing experience would be an advantage.
Specific job skills
Basic technical knowledge of pharmaceutical production processes, procedures, systems, and equipment.
Basic understanding of pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements
Competencies
Finalizing outputs
Following procedures
Taking action
Information gathering
Work Level
Junior
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
Yes
Location
Port Elizabeth
Closing Date: NOT SPECIFIED
