Filling worker (Pharmaceuticals)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job in a pharmaceutical factory production line, responsible for the filling process of tablets, injections, etc., performing aseptic operations and quality control.
Description
Filling workers (pharmaceuticals) are positions in pharmaceutical factory production lines that accurately fill raw materials or solutions into containers or cartridges. Work is conducted in clean rooms, involving aseptic operations, weighing, equipment monitoring, and periodic quality checks. Strict work management is required based on procedures and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) to provide safe and high-quality products. In the event of machine trouble, perform initial response and record-keeping, and collaborate with line leaders and maintenance departments. Involves a lot of standing work and repetitive tasks, requiring a certain level of physical strength and concentration.
Future Outlook
While pharmaceutical demand is stable, automation and labor reduction are progressing. Demand is increasing for experienced workers and those with machine maintenance skills.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Clean room duty / Multi-skilling / Shift work / Standing work / Team work
Career Path
Manufacturing operator → Line leader → Manufacturing manager → Quality control staff → Assistant factory manager
Required Skills
Aseptic operation / Filling machine operation / Quality inspection / Weighing
Recommended Skills
Clean room work experience / GMP knowledge / Multi-skilling / Teamwork
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small errors or foreign matter contamination directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Work mainly follows procedures, so advanced logical thinking is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly executing prescribed procedures, with little idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No need for mathematical analysis. |
Aliases
- Bottling operator
- Filling operator
- Pharmaceutical filling staff
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