Production Specialist l (M-F) 2:30pm to 11:00pm.
AbbVie
8 days ago
On-site
North Chicago, IL
$16 - $29.80 USD yearly
Operations
Purpose:
The Production Specialist I works in a fast-paced pharmaceutical finishing operation to meet production requirements while maintaining safety and quality. Supports setup, changeover, and packaging of pharmaceutical products and contributes to a team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and use AbbVie-approved tools to minimize extraneous matter in packaging.
- Perform housekeeping cleans; complete line clearances for lot/list changes; blow finishing line/equipment on 1–2 value stream(s).
- Assist in setup of automated equipment in primary/secondary packaging within 1–2 value stream(s).
- Service and operate automated and semi-automated equipment to produce finished product with minimal supervision.
- Perform quality-impactful tasks during the run (challenges, parameters, pulling samples, in-process checks, bulk/commodity accountability).
- Sustain 6S of parts and tooling across the production floor.
- Escalate safety, quality, technical, and operating issues in a timely manner.
- Communicate and drive improvement opportunities with cross-functional teams; work with production schedule and line priorities.
- Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and make minor adjustments to improve efficiencies.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED (required).
- Technical experience and troubleshooting aptitude (preferred).
- Technical certificate or degree (preferred).
- Demonstrated focus on quality and compliance to site policies/procedures.
- Ability to communicate issues to appropriate engineering/mechanical teams (required).
- Basic computer skills; ability to learn new programs (required).
- Knowledge/experience with POMs, SAP, MAXIMO (preferred).
- Knowledge of related cGMP requirements/procedures (preferred).
- Ability to stand 8–12 hours/day and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Work 40–48 hours/week; may work up to 60 hours depending on manufacturing demands.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Eligible to participate in short-term incentive programs.
The Production Specialist I works in a fast-paced pharmaceutical finishing operation to meet production requirements while maintaining safety and quality. Supports setup, changeover, and packaging of pharmaceutical products and contributes to a team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and use AbbVie-approved tools to minimize extraneous matter in packaging.
- Perform housekeeping cleans; complete line clearances for lot/list changes; blow finishing line/equipment on 1–2 value stream(s).
- Assist in setup of automated equipment in primary/secondary packaging within 1–2 value stream(s).
- Service and operate automated and semi-automated equipment to produce finished product with minimal supervision.
- Perform quality-impactful tasks during the run (challenges, parameters, pulling samples, in-process checks, bulk/commodity accountability).
- Sustain 6S of parts and tooling across the production floor.
- Escalate safety, quality, technical, and operating issues in a timely manner.
- Communicate and drive improvement opportunities with cross-functional teams; work with production schedule and line priorities.
- Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and make minor adjustments to improve efficiencies.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED (required).
- Technical experience and troubleshooting aptitude (preferred).
- Technical certificate or degree (preferred).
- Demonstrated focus on quality and compliance to site policies/procedures.
- Ability to communicate issues to appropriate engineering/mechanical teams (required).
- Basic computer skills; ability to learn new programs (required).
- Knowledge/experience with POMs, SAP, MAXIMO (preferred).
- Knowledge of related cGMP requirements/procedures (preferred).
- Ability to stand 8–12 hours/day and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Work 40–48 hours/week; may work up to 60 hours depending on manufacturing demands.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Eligible to participate in short-term incentive programs.