Manufacturing Compounder / Mixing Operator at O'Brien Recruitment, Parow
O'Brien Recruitment · Parow, Western Cape
Overview
Join a well established manufacturing team in Parow as a Compounder / Mixing Operator. If you have at least 3 years of compounding experience and a sharp eye for detail, this permanent role offers steady production work where you weigh and mix raw materials according to cGMP and SOP standards. You will play a key part in keeping batch production accurate and on time.
About the role
O'Brien Recruitment is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Compounder / Mixing Operator to join a well established organisation in Parow. In this hands on production role, you will accurately weigh and mix raw materials following production procedures, while making sure everything meets cGMP, SOP and quality standards.
Day to day, you will perform stock counts, check expiry dates, combine batches accurately and on time, operate and clean production equipment, and complete all in process production documentation. You will also verify measuring equipment daily, confirm calibration periods, check Batch Manufacturing Documents against the production plan and submit completed paperwork to your Supervisor.
Application note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The reference number for this position is CPT000107-LL-1.
Requirements
- Matric or NQF Level 4
- Minimum 3 years of relevant Compounder experience
- Similar production or manufacturing experience
- Able to lift 25kg
- Good written and verbal English
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliable and punctual
- Knowledge of cGMP advantageous
- QMS knowledge advantageous
Responsibilities
- Perform accurate stock counts and inventory control
- Check expiry dates on raw materials
- Weigh raw materials according to BMDs
- Combine batches accurately and timeously
- Operate and clean production equipment
- Verify measuring equipment daily
- Confirm equipment remains within calibration period
- Complete verification records and in process production documentation
- Check and verify Batch Manufacturing Documents
- Submit completed documentation to the Supervisor
- Ensure documents remain legible and protected
- Verify BMDs against the production plan
Job details
- Organisation
- O'Brien Recruitment
- Location
- Parow, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Manufacturing & Production
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a hands on production role, so your CV should clearly show your compounding experience, the types of batches you have worked with and your familiarity with cGMP or similar quality standards. Mention any QMS or documentation experience, as that will stand out.
During the interview, be ready to talk about safety, accuracy and how you handle tight production schedules. If you have worked in a similar manufacturing environment, highlight specific examples of how you kept records accurate or solved a batch issue.
Remember to quote the reference CPT000107-LL-1 when applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, so make sure your contact details are up to date.
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