About this role
Blistering Operator at Aquatix Pharmaceutical Industry
- We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Summary
- We are inviting applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Blistering Operator in our pharmaceutical packaging department.
Requirements
- Minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience operating blister packaging machines in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Practical knowledge of blister packaging operations for tablets and capsules.
- Familiarity with blister packing machines, forming materials, lidding foil, and batch coding systems.
- Knowledge of blister packaging parameters, including forming temperature, sealing temperature, sealing pressure, and machine speed.
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Knowledge of line clearance, equipment cleaning, and in-process quality checks.
- Ability to identify packaging defects and report machine malfunctions promptly.
- Ability to maintain accurate batch packing records and equipment usage and cleaning logs.
- Good attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work effectively within a team.
Responsibilities
- Operate blister packaging machines according to approved SOPs and batch packing instructions.
- Ensure proper feeding of tablets or capsules into blister cavities.
- Set and monitor machine parameters to ensure consistent forming and sealing quality.
- Perform routine in-process checks to verify blister integrity, seal quality, product appearance, and batch coding.
- Ensure correct use of packaging materials, including PVC/PVDC forming films and aluminium lidding foil, as specified for the product.
- Monitor packaging operations to prevent product mix-ups, material wastage, and packaging defects.
- Perform equipment cleaning and line clearance before and after packaging operations.
- Ensure accurate recording of production output, rejected blisters, and packaging material usage.
- Report equipment faults, deviations, and quality concerns to the Production Supervisor or appropriate personnel.
- Maintain cleanliness and comply with GMP, safety, and hygiene requirements throughout the packaging process.
Application Closing Date
- Not Specified.