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Why this role matters

Our Production team is at the heart of creating high-quality prescription medicines that are shipped to patients across the globe. As a Production Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring every product meets the highest industry standards. This is your chance grow your career in a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment where precision, quality, and purpose come together.

We're looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and a passion for making a real difference.

Our team works various shifts:

• Day Shift - 7.30am - 4.00pm
• Afternoon Shift - 3.50pm - 11.50pm
• Night Shift - Sunday night 11.40pm - Friday morning 7.40am

(Please indicate your shift availability in your application when prompted)

What you'll do

• Set up of machinery in accordance with our SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Follow production quality standards for GMP
• Measure ingredients according to batch documents
• Perform in-process checks according to batch documents and SOP and fill out batch documentation
• Dismantle and clean machinery and production rooms according to SOP
• Report any quality or safety hazards within the work environment

In this role you will work well on your own and in a team and you will be comfortable wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - everything from hair nets, lab coats and booties right through to encapsulated suits.

What you'll bring

• Ideally, you will have at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment with a strong technical aptitude and the ability to operate equipment.
• A strong health & safety approach - you think about "Health & Safety" with everything you do.
• A quality mindset - quality is king here. Our product needs to be of the highest quality, every time.
• Strong communication skills - you communicate well with a diverse group of people.
• Process driven - you will be able to follow instructions to the letter! We have heaps of SOPs and Work Instructions that you will read, understand and follow.
• A mechanical mindset - you just know how stuff works. You are the person who fixes stuff, makes it run.
• A continuous improvement focus - we are always on the lookout for ways to do things better and more efficiently.

Why join us?

• Award-winning culture - Join a team that's genuinely a great place to work (and we've got the awards to prove it).
• Career growth - We're big on developing our people and promoting from within.
• Extra leave - After six years with us, you'll get five weeks of annual leave.
• Parental perks - Get 16 weeks of top-up payments during your parental leave.
• Security matters - We've got you covered with life and income protection insurance.
• Feel good with THRIVE - Our wellbeing program helps you be your best, inside and out.
• Exclusive discounts - Enjoy special deals on big-name brands like Clinicians, BraveFace, Avene, Ego, and more.

About Us

At Douglas, we're more than just a company - we are a community of people driven to make a difference. We're proud to be one of New Zealand's biggest pharmaceutical success stories, and we're growing globally. Privately owned and future-focused, our team of 500 includes scientists, engineers, and all kinds of experts, working together to create high-quality healthcare products that help people around the world.

Come join us on this mission to improve lives!

Next Steps

If you're invited to complete a video interview as the next stage of your application, we'd love you to embrace it. Video interviews allow more people the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to the hiring manager in a new and innovative way, giving you a better chance of securing your ideal role. Relax, be yourself and don't worry, we all feel a bit awkward in front of the camera.

Please note:

• Applications may close early due to high interest. Don't miss out - now!
• As part of the pre-employment process, you will need to pass a drug test MOJ and medical assessment.
• This role does not support a visa application. To qualify you will need full ongoing working rights to work in New Zealand.
• Please clearly state your preferred shift (afternoon or day).