Manufacturing Operator

Is secure employment with a great company and team of interest to you?

Extractas Bioscience (formerly Tasmanian Alkaloids / TasAlk) has been a big part of the community for over 45 years and is now seeking a career minded Manufacturing Operatorto fill a permanent, full-time vacancy at our facility based in Westbury, Tasmania.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Coordinator, the Manufacturing Operator is responsible for activities relating to the manufacture of narcotic raw material controlled substances and seed cleaning. The primary objective is the manufacture, packing of CPS, seed and associated upgrades, treatment of waste water and operation of associated utilities as required.

By joining this world-leading employer of choice, your quality work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package PLUS additional Extractas Bioscience employee benefits which currently include, but are not limited to, company-provided income protection insurance, company-provided death/total permanent disablement insurance, discounted private health insurance, employer matching of superannuation salary sacrifice (up to 2.5% of salary), a paid parental leave scheme, access to Metlife Virtual Healthcare, an employee assistance program, a reward & recognition program, education/study support and paid leave for community initiatives.

More importantly, you will be welcomed and valued as part of a friendly and supportive team across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lift, stack and un-stack articles and materials using Forklifts equipped with fork or bale attachments;
• Receive, check and store raw or processed materials;
• Move raw materials and finished goods to processing or dispatch areas of factories;
• Work within EHS&S and quality policies and procedures;
• Following strict EHS and Manufacturing process and procedure in line with cGMP;
• Keep records of daily operations and make sure goods are stored in the correct area of the site;
• Load transport vehicles, making sure loads are evenly and securely placed;
• Safe operation of plant and machinery

About you:

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following qualifications, knowledge and attributes:

• The ability to follow EHS procedures in order to minimise harm to self, others or the environment;
• Forklift & Front-End Loader licence preferred, but not essential;
• Experience in a trade related discipline or industrial chemical or primary manufacturing environment preferred;
• Intermediate Microsoft Office / database skills;
• Strong emphasis on product quality and customer service;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, both within the department and cross-departmental;
• Attention to detail;
• Be trustworthy, self-motivated, reliable and have ability to work with limited supervision within a small team environment;
• Ability to follow safe manual handling techniques;
• A strong understanding of quality control standards;
• Ability to work rotating shift work as required;

About Extractas Bioscience

Tasmanian Alkaloids Pty Ltd (now trading as Extractas Bioscience) was established in 1975 in a small rural town (Westbury) in Tasmania surrounded by world-renowned pristine natural beauty, rich soils and the ability to produce exceptional agricultural products.

Over the past 45+ years, Extractas Bioscience has grown to be a world leading fully integrated manufacturer and exporter of controlled substance extracts focused on positively impacting quality of life around the globe.

Extractas Bioscience are an established world leader in the supply of medicinal opiates and a predominant player in the medicinal cannabis market. Further, they cement their standing as a global leader in the production of high-valued plant-derived products for the international healthcare market.

Application Process

Please apply online by submitting a covering letter outlining your relevant experience to the role, together with a current resume. Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 19th February 2023.
To request a copy of the position description, please email Ben Walker - L&D/HR Consultant at **********@extractas.com.au.

Please note that completion of a National Police Check as well as a Credit Check (where applicable) will be required to comply with Extractas’ licensing requirements.  A pre-employment medical also forms part of the recruitment process, including Drug & Alcohol testing.