AMPOULE PACKER
Fresenius Kabi
2026/10/20   Port Elizabeth

Job Ref #: 20261020
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company more than 40,500 employees worldwide. We are dedicated to a higher purpose caring for life which drives excellence in everything we do.  The manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth produces both small and large volume parenterals.
Job Description

Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company more than 40,500 employees worldwide.

We are dedicated to a higher purpose "caring for life" which drives excellence in everything we do. 
The manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth produces both small and large volume parenterals. 

The main purpose of a Ampoule Packer is to collect and unpack ampoules and vials into trays.  To collect trays from the Visual department. Assist with cleaning of component preparation area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure that enough washed trays are available before packing commences.
  • Collect and stage components received from the warehouse.
  • Ensure that the correct quantities of components are received from the store and are recorded into the daily logbook.  If quantities are incorrect, report to the Process Leader.
  • Transfer vials and ampoules.
  • Transfer of filled product from metal trays into cardboard boxes.
  • Collect empty trays from the packing department, clean them and pack them neatly.
  • Assist in transferring empty vial trays from the filling room.
  • Assist with the return of unused componentry to warehouse.
  • Clean the component preparation area and Biovac area.
  • Check consumables requirements daily and immediately report any anomalies noticed to process leader.
  • Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedure rules and regulations relevant to the process activity.
  • Carry out any necessary documentation as per the Standard Operating Procedure (process records, etc.).
  • Train identified personnel on all related items relevant to operation and maintenance of the equipment.
  • Ensure daily target is met and assist the Process Leader with all daily lost time reports, sanitization reports and batch book requirements
  • From time to time carry out other jobs within the department / factory, which are consistent with the grade, qualification and training of the incumbent.
Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum Grade 12.
  • The incumbent must be healthy and have good personal hygiene.
  • 2 weeks experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Computer literate.