About the job

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra Veterinary Products Australia.

Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality, products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

The Opportunity

With a growing diverse portfolio of quality animal products Dechra Veterinary Products (Australia) is expanding. This is an opportunity for an experienced Production Operator to join our team.

The Challenge

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit, the successful candidate will have responsibility for the below duties including but not limited to:

Ensures that all work is done in accordance with the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Running automated production lines safely, efficiently and in accordance with production schedule.

Maintains a clean and tidy work area

Troubleshoots and adjusts equipment during the run to achieve optimum output, minimising down time and material wastage.

Monitoring the quality of product throughout the filling run.

Completes all relevant documentation and reporting.

Participates in required training as required.

Reports all equipment faults in accordance with established processes.

About You

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly keen to here from those who have/are:

Experience in a pharmaceutical GMP environment or possibly another strictly controlled, quality-oriented processing industry such as food manufacture or cosmetic production.

Mechanical / engineering ability to set-up and run machinery, trouble shoot equipment issues.

Competence in reconciliation of materials and accuracy in record keeping throughout the production operation, and

A strong focus on work-place safety.

The ability to work with, and around Penicillin and Penicillin products is required.

The benefits

At Dechra we pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion and this role provides the right candidate with the opportunity to work as part of a highly engaged and passionate team of people.

We offer:

A competitive remuneration (based on experience)

Participation in Bonus scheme

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing & product benefits

Sustainability & Community initiatives

9 day fortnight for all full time employees