Production Assistant

SUMMARY:
Our client in the pharmaceutical industry is looking for a Production Assistant to join their team in Kempton Park

POSITION INFO:
Roles and Responsibilities
ROLE OVERVIEW: PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
The Production Assistant plays a key supporting role within our production team, ensuring smooth operations from start to finish. You’ll be responsible for both administrative and hands-on tasks, helping the Procurement Officer deliver high-quality outputs on time and in line with internal processes.
 
Please note: This is not a desk-bound job – you will be on your feet for most of the day. Physical fitness and stamina are essential.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• You’ll assist in the day-to-day running of the production process, including:
• Receiving stock from suppliers and capturing invoices
• Requesting and following up on outstanding orders, invoices & credit notes
• Performing monthly stock counts (packaging, raw materials, consumables, finished goods) for Reitzer Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd
• Capturing and issuing IBTs (inter-branch transfers)
• Recording stock movement and manufacturing data on Acumatica
• Manufacturing of bulk and finished goods
• Printing of barcodes and formulations
• Tracking and recording batch numbers and formulations
• Releasing and recording retention samples
• Scanning, shredding, and handling production documentation (COAs, formulations)
• General daily production admin
• Moving stock to Front Shop and issuing stock to relevant areas
• Supporting weekly warehouse requests and inter-branch invoicing
• Oversee the coordination of packaging and raw material storage and retrieval at Apollo (off-site storage facility), working closely with the driver and forklift operator to ensure timely and accurate movements
• Manage and maintain housekeeping standards and conduct monthly stock counts for all packaging and raw materials stored at Apollo
• Direct and supervise the driver/forklift operator on the correct storage units for stock placement and retrieval, ensuring that all stock is stored systematically, securely, and in compliance with company standards
• Enforce strict adherence to internal controls by ensuring that no physical stock is moved without a fully completed, verified, and signed-off Inter-Branch Transfer (IBT)

• Matric certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent
• Experience in inventory or production support roles is an advantage
• Experience with Acumatica ERP (or similar) is highly beneficial
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Organised, reliable, and proactive
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid forklift license is required

• Provident Fund
• Funeral Cover
• Life Cover
• Disability Cover