Pharmaceutical Finishing Worker (Drug Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves processes from raw material compounding to finishing such as tablets and capsules, and packaging on pharmaceutical manufacturing lines. Work is performed while maintaining high precision and hygiene management based on GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice for medicinal products).
Description
Pharmaceutical Finishing Workers operate equipment such as tablet presses, coating machines, and powder packaging machines on pharmaceutical production lines, handling finishing processes including forming tablets and capsules, coating, powder packaging, filling, and packaging. Work is conducted in clean rooms, including weighing, appearance inspections, and record-keeping to ensure product quality. GMP compliance is essential, maintaining a sanitary and safe manufacturing environment through regular equipment checks, cleaning, and record management.
Future Outlook
With aging population and advances in new drug development, pharmaceutical demand is on an increasing trend, and stable demand is expected for pharmaceutical factory operators. Amid progressing automation and digitalization, enhancing equipment operation skills and quality management capabilities will be key to career advancement.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Clean room duty / Contract employee / Full-time employee / Shift
Career Path
Pharmaceutical finishing operator → Line leader → Production management → Quality control → Factory manager
Required Skills
Batch management / Clean room work procedures / GMP compliance / Weighing and compounding operations
Recommended Skills
Equipment maintenance / Hazardous materials handling / Hygiene management knowledge / ISO quality management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even minute errors affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to long hours of standing work and wearing work clothes and protective gear. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work procedures are standardized, so little originality is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Class B Hazardous Materials Handler
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