Production Assistant

Highlights

• Location Melaka, Melaka
• Start Date Immediately
• Work Location On-Site Work Only

Skills

• Manufacturing Operations
• Production Support
• Inventory Management
• Quality Compliance

Description

Production Assistant

About the Company

Joining our team, you’ll play an active part in helping to deliver meaningful impact. At Oxoid Remel Microbiology, acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific, we play a crucial role in accurate identification and targeted treatment for diseases, ensuring food and beverage safety, and supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing integrity. Our products and services are designed to meet the highest standards of quality and performance, helping our customers achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively.

About the Role

As a Production Assistant, you will support Manufacturing Operations by performing production activities, material handling, inventory control, and equipment preparation to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production processes. You will play an important role in delivering high-quality products while maintaining workplace safety, quality standards, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Perform production operations according to established procedures and work instructions.
• Weigh, prepare, and handle raw materials for manufacturing activities.
• Prepare, set up, and maintain production and laboratory equipment.
• Carry out sterilization, autoclaving, and media preparation processes.
• Perform manual and machine-assisted dispensing, packaging, and storage of finished products.
• Complete batch records and production documentation accurately and on time.
• Receive, inspect, store, and track raw materials and inventory.
• Conduct stock counts and report inventory discrepancies to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production environment, including equipment cleaning and waste disposal. Follow all safety, quality, and compliance requirements and perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Secondary School Diploma, SPM, or equivalent qualification required.
• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, or laboratory environment preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow written work instructions in English.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to accurately complete production records and documentation.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Reliable, responsible, and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Willingness to learn new processes and adapt to changing priorities. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and perform routine physical tasks.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus (where eligible)
• Annual merit-based pay increases
• Medical benefits
• Paid annual leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Career development and advancement opportunities

More about us…

This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to build on more than 100 years of microbiology excellence. With a broad portfolio of instruments, services, and global resources, we’re steadfast in our commitment to helping you succeed. Together, we can cultivate a thriving microbiology culture that supports you today, tomorrow, and for life.

Come and be part of what’s next for our company.