Production / Stores Assistant - Medical / Diagnostics Equipment

Minimum requirements for the role:

• A minimum Grade 12 is essential for this role.
• The company is happy to train a matriculant with no experience for this role.
• The successful candidate should be mechanically and technically inclined and keen to work within the medical/diagnostic industry.
• Must be able to communicate well, work independently or in a team under pressure, and follow instructions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting the production and stores operations, ensuring smooth workflow, equipment functionality, and adherence to quality standards for diagnostic/medical media within the industry.
• Assisting with production tasks in the medical/diagnostics environment, including sample handling, preparation, and packaging.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory and production equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Monitoring equipment performance and reporting technical issues promptly.
• Managing inventory and storage of consumables, reagents, and packaging materials.
• Organising stock levels, performing regular counts, and assisting with procurement requests.
• Receiving and inspecting deliveries to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Performing basic maintenance and repairs on laboratory and production equipment under supervision.
• Applying mechanical and technical knowledge to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate records of production activities, stock movements, and equipment maintenance.
• Prioritising tasks to meet deadlines and production schedules.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.