Machine Operator

DEM Pharma – Company Industries for Pharmaceutical Production is a modern pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Herat, Afghanistan. The company is dedicated to producing safe, effective, and high-quality medicines in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and recognized pharmaceutical standards.

DEM Pharma’s manufacturing activities include liquid pharmaceuticals, semi-solid products, tablets, and capsules. With modern production facilities and a strong focus on quality, innovation, and professional development, the company aims to contribute to the growth and self-sufficiency of Afghanistan’s pharmaceutical industry.

DEM Pharma is committed to serving the healthcare needs of the Afghan market, creating professional employment opportunities, and building the capacity to expand into international markets in the future.

Job Purpose

To operate, monitor, clean and perform permitted basic adjustments of production or packaging machinery in accordance with approved SOPs, batch instructions, GMP and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

·         Perform machine setup, assembly, disassembly and changeover according to approved procedures.

·         Verify product name, batch number, materials, components, labels and machine settings before operation.

·         Operate assigned machinery safely and monitor operating parameters and output.

·         Monitor rejects, waste, alarms, downtime and abnormal machine conditions.

·         Complete machine logbooks, cleaning records, line clearance records and other required production documentation accurately.

·         Perform routine cleaning and basic permitted adjustments without bypassing safety or GMP controls.

·         Immediately report machine breakdowns, abnormal conditions, safety risks or product-quality concerns.

·         Maintain good housekeeping and cleanliness of the work area and equipment.

·         Follow gowning, personal hygiene, PPE, safety and GMP requirements.

·         Support preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and technical interventions as instructed.

·         Complete proper shift handover and communicate machine status and pending issues.

·         Minimum secondary school education; technical/vocational education is an advantage.

·         Preferably at least one year of machine operation experience in manufacturing.

·         Experience in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics or other controlled manufacturing environments is an advantage.

·         Ability to follow written SOPs and complete basic records accurately.

·         Basic computer literacy is an advantage.

·      Fluent in Dari and English

Please send your CV and cover letter to our email address. No other documents are required at this time. Please make sure to include the job title you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Otherwise, your CV will not be reviewed.