Aseptic Finishing Operator III – Unit Dose Fill (A1 Shift)

Allergan; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

AbbVie in Texas is hiring a Manufacturing Operator III for Unit Dose Fill on the A1 shift: 7am-7:30pm Sunday-Tuesday and every other Wednesday. You will support setup, changeover and packaging in a fast-paced pharmaceutical finishing operation, contributing to a quality-focused environment and working with peers to meet production demands.

The role requires aseptic gown certification, adherence to cGMP and EH&S procedures, and ability to operate automated equipment with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; technical certificate/degree preferred.
• Aseptic gowning certification or ability to obtain.
• Strong focus on quality and compliance with site policies.
• Ability to communicate issues to engineering/mechanical teams.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new programs.
• Familiarity with POMs, SAP and MAXIMO is preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements.
• Standing 8–12 hours per day; lifting up to 25 pounds.
• 40–60 hours per week depending on manufacturing demands.

Responsibilities

• Wear aseptic gown and maintain gowning certification.
• Adhere to aseptic practices and EH&S procedures, minimizing contamination.
• Perform housekeeping, line clearances, and blowing of finishing line/equipment.
• Assist in setup of automated equipment in packaging areas.
• Operate automated/semi-automated equipment to produce finished product.
• Conduct quality checks, sample pulls, and in-process verifications.
• Sustain 6S of parts and tooling across the floor.
• Escalate safety/quality issues to the appropriate teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and optimize line efficiency.

Skills

Quality focus

Safety culture

Communication

Technical troubleshooting

Basic computer skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Stamina/Endurance

Education

High school education or equivalent

Technical certificate or degree preferred

Tools

POMs

SAP

MAXIMO

Job description

AbbVie in Texas is hiring a Manufacturing Operator III for Unit Dose Fill on the A1 shift: 7am-7:30pm Sunday-Tuesday and every other Wednesday. You will support setup, changeover and packaging in a fast-paced pharmaceutical finishing operation, contributing to a quality-focused environment and working with peers to meet production demands.

The role requires aseptic gown certification, adherence to cGMP and EH&S procedures, and ability to operate automated equipment with minimal supervision.