Production Operator

Posted:
3/3/2026, 8:37:46 AM

Location(s):
Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Use Your Power for Purpose

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our dedicated and agile pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on members who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always strive to improve outcomes. You will help ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they need them.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

  • Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, working effectively as a team member and coordinating with others.

  • Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.

  • Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe.

  • Identify and solve moderately routine problems.

  • Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor.

  • Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.

  • Prepare and operate various components, materials, equipment, and machines in your assigned area, ensuring adequate inventory of parts and materials before starting a production run.

  • Adhere strictly to all plant safety and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations.

This position is responsible for undertaking a range of production activities under the direction of a designated PCT Shift Lead.

The role will involve producing product to specified quality standards while maintaining required production schedules and operational efficiencies. The role will include accurate completion of documentation and working collaboratively with other team members.

Qualifications/Knowledge and Experience

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical or allied industry in a manufacturing environment.

  • Understanding of quality systems.

  • Knowledge and application of Good Manufacturing Practice systems.

  • Demonstrated capability delivering on operational objectives.

  • Knowledge of production processes for all work activities in area of responsibility.

  • Knowledge of common problems associated with work processes and recommended actions.

  • Ability to gown for relevant manufacturing areas

Personal Competencies/attributes

  • Ability to maintain attention to detail in relation to quality of product and processes and completion of documentation.

  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with peers and managers.

  • ·Ability to plan, organize and carry out work activities to a high standard.

Key selection criteria

  • Demonstrated experience in production processes in the pharmaceutical or allied industries.

  • Demonstrated ability in working in a team environment to achieve production goals

  • Ability to plan and organize self and other team members to maintain production quality and quantity requirements.

  • Ability to effectively solve work related problems and identify opportunities to improve production processes.

  
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

At Pfizer we care about our colleagues’ wellbeing and offer a range of great benefits for them, including:

  • Paid parental leave

  • Access to Health & Wellness apps

  • Career Growth Experiences program

  • Recognition & rewards program

  • Paid volunteer days

  • Life Insurance Benefits

  • Pfizer Learning Academy access to top content providers

  • Access to flu vaccines & skin checks

  • Options to purchase additional leave

  • Salary packaging & novated lease options

*Benefits listed may vary depending on your position and location and may be subject to change.

Pfizer Australia and New Zealand’s diverse workforce represents the patients we serve and the communities in which we operate. With a focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Pfizer ANZ ensures our people are heard and cared for. We offer engagement opportunities in both Colleagues Resource Groups (CRGs) and workstreams across: Culture and Tradition, Reconciliation @ Pfizer (RAP), Gender Equity (GEN), Disability and through the Out Pfizer Employee Network (OPEN) for our LGBT + colleagues and allies.

If you require reasonable adjustment during your application, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Manager.


Manufacturing


Pfizer

Website: https://www.pfizer.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1849

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical ⋅ Precision Medicine