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Packaging Operator III, UD Pack - B2 Shift

AbbVie · Waco, TX · 2 wk ago
Art & CreativeFull-time

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

About the role

The Production Specialist I will work in a high-performing, fast-paced pharmaceutical finishing operation to meet production requirements while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality. This role supports setup, changeover, and packaging of pharmaceutical products, contributes to a team environment, and fosters a quality-focused culture.

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to Environmental, Health, and Safety procedures and guidelines; facilitate a proactive safety culture.
  • Use AbbVie-approved tools to minimize extraneous matter in the packaging process.
  • Perform housekeeping cleans on finishing lines.
  • Complete line clearances for lot and list changes; perform blowing of finishing line/equipment on 1-2 value streams.
  • Assist in setup of automated equipment in primary or secondary packaging areas within 1-2 value streams.
  • Service and operate automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment to produce finished product with minimal supervision.
  • Perform quality-impactful tasks during production runs, including challenges, parameter checks, sampling, in-process checks, and bulk/commodity accountability.
  • Sustain 6S standards for parts and tooling across the production floor.
  • Escalate safety, quality, technical, and operational issues to appropriate groups in a timely manner.
  • Communicate and drive improvement opportunities through cross-functional teams.
  • Work closely with the production schedule and understand line priorities with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and perform adjustments to improve equipment efficiencies.

Requirements

  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Technical experience and troubleshooting aptitude preferred; technical certificate or degree preferred.
  • Demonstrated focus on maintaining high-quality standards and compliance with site policies and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate issues to engineering and mechanical teams.
  • Basic computer skills; ability to learn new programs and applications.
  • Understanding and experience with systems such as POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO preferred.
  • Knowledge of cGMP requirements and procedures preferred.
  • Ability to stand for 8–12 hours per day and lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Work 40–48 hours per week, with potential for up to 60 hours depending on manufacturing demands.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick).
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.

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