Packaging Operator III, UD Pack - B2 Shift
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.