Packaging Operator III, MD Packaging, B1 Shift (7am-7:30pm)

Role Summary

Oversee and manage production lines to meet the established production schedule in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Principles (GMPs), while monitoring product quality to ensure compliance and consistency. This role is on the B1 Shift (7am-7:30pm) on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and guidelines, and facilitate a proactive safety culture. Use AbbVie approved tools for the job to minimize the introduction of extraneous matter into the packaging process.
• Perform all housekeeping cleans on the finishing lines. Able to complete line clearances for lot and list changes and perform blowing of the finishing line/equipment on 1-2 value stream(s).
• Assist in setup of automated equipment in primary or secondary packaging area within 1-2 value stream(s).
• Servicing and operating automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment to produce finished product on value stream(s) with the ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Perform Quality impactful tasks throughout the production run, including but not limited to challenges, parameters, pulling samples, in-process checks and bulk/commodity accountability.
• Sustain 6S of parts and tooling across the production floor.
• Escalate higher level safety, quality, technical and operating issues in a timely manner to the appropriate groups.
• Communicate and drive improvement opportunities through cross functional teams. Works closely with the production schedule and understands line priorities while working with minimal/limited supervision.
• Troubleshoots minor equipment related issues and performs minor adjustments to improve equipment efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Required: High school education or equivalent.
• Preferred: Technical certificate or degree.
• Preferred: Technical experience and troubleshooting aptitude.
• Preferred: Understanding and experience with systems such as POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO.
• Preferred: Knowledge of related cGMP requirements and procedures.
• Required: Demonstrated focus and understanding of the importance of maintaining the highest level of quality and ensuring compliance to site level policies and procedures.
• Required: Ability to communicate issues to appropriate engineering and mechanical team.
• Required: Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs and applications.
• Required: Requires standing up to 8-12 hours per day and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Required: Work 40 to 48 hours per week and may work as many as 60 hours depending on manufacturing demands.