3rd Shift Line Operator

Perrigo Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a Line Operator for our Bronx, New York facility on the 3rd shift. This Union position offers starting pay of $17.00 per hour with a 5x8 schedule, Sunday to Friday 10pm - 6:30am.

You will ensure line readiness, monitor quality checks, maintain IPC records, and support inventory control for packaging operations. Responsibilities include line setup, component checks, FIFO staging, supply requests, and collaboration with QA and mechanics to ensure smooth production runs.

Qualifications

• Fluency in speaking, reading and writing English is a must.
• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.
• Due to the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry and legal requirements, you may be subject to post employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Check schedule for assigned shop orders. Visually check equipment for cleanliness and complete all cleaning forms.
• Check pallet I.D and sign the Inventory Control logbook for receipt of pallets and instruct Inventory Control where to place each pallet coming to the line.
• Fill out and update the dry-erase board with current information from shop orders. Notify Supervisor to verify components.
• Check components against Packaging Card. Determine if all components have been checked by area supervisor and Q.A.
• Check components to determine if they are set-up for FIFO and stage components on the line.
• Request line supplies (paper towels, gloves, sleeves, pens, etc.) from line personnel.
• Check with mechanic if equipment is set-up.
• Loads tubes onto magazine of filling machine. Loads boxes into magazine on boxer.
• Check lot number and expiration date on components against the packaging card order. Checks weight of tubes.
• Notifies Q.A for line release. Documents activity in Area/Equipment log book.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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We are looking for a Line Operator to join our 3rd shift team here at our Perrigo facility located in Bronx, New York.

This is a Union Position - Starting Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour with a 5x8 schedule, Sunday to Friday 10pm - 6:30am.

Scope of the Role

• Check schedule for assigned shop orders. Visually check equipment for cleanliness and complete all cleaning forms.
• Check pallet I.D and sign the Inventory Control logbook for receipt of pallets and instruct Inventory Control where to place each pallet coming to the line.
• Fill out and update the dry-erase board with current information from shop orders. Notify Supervisor to verify components.
• Check components against Packaging Card. Determine if all components have been checked by area supervisor and Q.A.
• Check components to determine if they are set-up for FIFO and stage components on the line.
• Request line supplies (paper towels, gloves, sleeves, pens, etc.) from line personnel.
• Check with mechanic if equipment is set-up.
• Loads tubes onto magazine of filling machine. Loads boxes into magazine on boxer. (If boxer isalongsideof filler and can reach.)
• Check lot number and expiration date on components against the packaging card order. Checks weight of tubes.
• Notifies Q.A for line release. Documents activity in Area/Equipment log book.
• Document all entry on In-process Control Forms.
• Keeps lines /equipment clean of any spills. Removes PM stickers and breaks up empty tube/box corrugations.
• Protect and secure documents, inserts, labels etc. in appropriate cages during breaks.
• Maintain area clean of soiled paper towels, leaflets and folding boxes (etc.) on the floor.
• Request supply replenishment from inventory control department and obtains approval from Q.A prior to usage.
• Count and record units produced including damages and destroys during a PM/lot number run.
• Documents when drums are used and emptied onto the IPC (2) Form.
• Observe counting of all tube and other component damages and record on IPC (2) form.
• Observe counting of partial case components and completes Inventory Reconciliation form as destroyed or returns.
• Destroys components properly into garbage bins or waste drums. Completes IPC forms.
• Notifies supervisor when orders/jobs are completed and/or when there are any problems with the line.
• Check that equipment, work area or line is clear from previous components.

Experience Required

• Fluency in speaking, reading and writing English is a must.
• High School Diploma or GED Required
• We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.
• Due to the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry and legal requirements, you may be subject to post employment background checks.

Nearest Major Market: Bronx
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City