Ampoule Packer

About the role

Fresenius Kabi, a global healthcare company, employs about 40,500 people worldwide and is dedicated to "caring for life". Its Port Elizabeth manufacturing plant produces small and large volume parenterals. The Ampoule Packer collects and unpacks ampoules and vials into trays, takes trays from the Visual department and assists with cleaning the component preparation area. This is a contract position.

Key responsibilities

• Make sure enough washed trays are available before packing starts.
• Collect and stage components received from the warehouse and record the correct quantities in the daily logbook; report discrepancies to the Process Leader.
• Transfer vials and ampoules and move filled product from metal trays into cardboard boxes.
• Collect empty trays, clean them and pack them neatly, and help transfer empty vial trays from the filling room.
• Help return unused componentry to the warehouse.
• Clean the component preparation area and Biovac area.
• Check consumables daily and report any anomalies to the Process Leader.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedure rules and complete required documentation such as process records.
• Train identified personnel on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Meet daily targets and help the Process Leader with lost time, sanitization and batch book reports.
• Occasionally carry out other jobs in the department or factory consistent with the grade and training.

Required profile

• Minimum Grade 12 (matric).
• 2 weeks of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Healthy and with good personal hygiene.
• Computer literate.