New Zealand has had a long history of immigration from Britain, with the migrant inflow being especially important in the second half of the 19th century. War and economic depression disrupted immigration at various times in the first half of the 20th century, but there was another surge of British immigration to New Zealand in the decades after the Second World War.
Between 1947 and 1975, a total of 77,000 women, children and men arrived from Great Britain under the assisted immigration scheme. Smaller numbers came from the Netherlands and some other European countries. Non-British immigrants in particular introduced new customs, foods, ideas and practices, and together with later arrivals helped shape modern New Zealand society.
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Packaging technicians are responsible for the design and manufacturing of product packaging. Their duties may include:
- Designing: Creating production templates and packaging materials
- Operating: Using packaging equipment to perform operations like forming, filling, closing, labeling, and marking
- Testing: Coordinating package testing and ensuring that packaging is clean and professional
- Working with others: Collaborating with assembly line workers to develop efficient packaging processes and with the engineering team to maintain equipment
- Ensuring compliance: Following GMP and CGMP standards and adhering to health and safety procedures
- Minimizing waste and costs: Finding ways to reduce waste and cut costs
- Addressing issues: Identifying weaknesses or problems in the packaging process and making adjustments
Packaging technicians may need relevant work experience, preferably in manufacturing, as well as knowledge of packaging regulations and requirements. They may also need to be familiar with package design software and equipment, and have strong problem-solving skill
The primary responsibility of the Packing Technician is to ensure product is packed to required standards to meet customer demand and that documentation is accurately maintained to cGMP standards. The operator may be required to work in other areas of the facility as schedule demands.
The role requires responsibly for all aspects of operation associated with vaccine packing in compliance with established operating procedures to vaccine is produced to required standards to meet customer demand in global markets.
The role requires a reasonable level of physical fitness. The technician primarily works on a semi-automated line, performing manual tasks. You will be working closely with other team members, so ability to get on well with others is essential.
Machine change overs, set up, and trouble shooting are an important part of the role. No formal qualification is required, and full training will be provided, but the technician must be comfortable with mechanical activities using basic tools like spanners, wrenches and gauges.
Being a highly regulated industry means that attention to detail and accurate completion of documentation is essential.
Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include, however not limited to:
- Packing of vaccine, to required standards, according to set production schedules by:
- Operating equipment and performing tasks in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
- Documenting all tasks in batch records, worksheets or logbooks in accordance with Good Documentation Practice
- Maintaining good housekeeping
- Performing machine set ups and change overs and performing trouble shooting
- Communicating clearly and in a timely way with other members of the Manufacturing Team and other departments to ensure the smooth flow of product, samples and documentation
- Minimise deviations in the manufacture of product by:
- Ensuring all tasks are completed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures,
- Assisting with investigating and writing deviation investigations as required
- Review and update Standard Operating Procedures, batch records, worksheets etc to ensure GMP standards continue to be met in required timeframes
- Ensure the highest possible safety standards are met by: Participating in corporate and site safety programmes, taking responsibility for own and others safety, supporting the investigation and resolution of incidents and accidents in a timely manner, ensuring hazards are identified within the department, participating in safety meetings, complying with the company’s health and safety requirements
