Filling Technician

Job Description

Filling Technician

Location: Upper Hutt, Wellington
Permanent | Full-time | Competitive salary and benefits

Why Join Us?

• Permanent, full-time role with a global Animal Health leader

• Supportive, welcoming team environment

• Career development and upskilling opportunities

• Competitive salary, benefits, and flexibility

• Work with cutting-edge manufacturing standards in a growing industry

The Opportunity:
Take the next step in your career as a Filling Technician, working on the Filling Line in a Graded Area, maintaining the highest standards of aseptic technique and manufacturing excellence.

What You Will Do:

• Operate on the Filling Line as a validated gown operator, adhering to SOPs and aseptic protocols

• Support biannual media fill validations to ensure regulatory compliance

• Drive continuous improvement through updating documents and managing Change Proposals under GMP standards

• Review, update, and author SOPs, batch records, and worksheets within required timeframes

• Investigate and report deviations using strong problem-solving techniques

• Collaborate closely with manufacturing and other departments to maintain workflow and schedule adherence

• Promote a strong EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) culture in all activities

What You Will Bring:

• Degree in Science (or equivalent) preferred

• Practical experience in manufacturing environments

• Working knowledge of GMP, GDP, GLP, or ISO 9000 standards

• Strong written communication, numeracy, and technical reporting skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and SAP

• Excellent organisational, time management, and problem-solving abilities

• High attention to detail and analytical mindset

• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team

What’s In It For You:

• Work autonomously while being fully supported

• Develop a wide range of skills in a thriving global organisation

• Flexibility and career advancement opportunities

• Be part of a collaborative, like-minded team driving success

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Requisition ID:R345413