
Packing Assistants Oral Solid Dosage (Number of Positions: 50)
Full time @Dei Biopharma posted 1 week ago in HealthCare Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 26963
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Education
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Qualifications A-Level Certificate
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Packing Assistant Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) Section is responsible for supporting primary and secondary packaging operations for tablets and capsules. This includes handling blistering, bottling sealing, labeling, and cartoning activities in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), packaging instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Packing Assistant works under the supervision of Packing Officers to ensure efficient line operations, product integrity, documentation accuracy, and workplace hygiene in classified areas of OSD manufacturing.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in loading packaging materials (e.g., blisters, bottles, caps, leaflets, cartons) onto machines.
- Conduct visual inspections of packed products to ensure quality and completeness.
- Support operations on blister packing, bottle filling, labeling, sealing, and secondary packaging lines.
- Segregate defective or rejected units and handle them in accordance with SOPs.
- Perform line clearance, cleaning, and changeover support between different product batches.
- Complete basic entries in packaging records and assist in maintaining accurate documentation.
- Adhere to cGMP, gowning, hygiene, and personal safety procedures while working in cleanrooms.
- Maintain good housekeeping and sanitation in the packaging area.
- Report any issues related to packaging quality, material shortages, or equipment abnormalities.
- Participate in regular GMP and safety training sessions and follow instructions from Packing Officers and QA inspectors.
Academic Qualifications:
New Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) is required. A certificate in packaging technology or related industrial operations is an added advantage.
Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in a packaging or manufacturing role within a pharmaceutical or FMCG environment.
- Familiarity with blister and bottle packing operations and packaging line support functions.
- Understanding of basic GMP and hygiene protocols for classified packaging environments.
- Attention to detail, ability to follow instructions and good manual dexterity.
- Ability to work efficiently as part of a team and perform physical tasks in a production setting.
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