Packaging Operator III, UD Pack - A1 Shift

AbbVie; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Production Specialist I to support the UD Packaging operation in a fast-paced pharmaceutical finishing line. You will assist with setup, changeover, and packaging, while maintaining safety and quality in every task.

The role requires teamwork, attention to 6S, and the ability to work 40–60 hours per week on a 7am–7:30pm shift. Candidates should have a high school diploma (technical certificates preferred) and experience with GMP, SAP, and MAXIMO is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; technical certificate or degree preferred.
• Strong commitment to quality and compliance with site policies.
• Ability to communicate issues to engineering and mechanical teams.
• Basic computer skills; ability to learn new programs.
• Experience with POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO preferred.
• Understanding of cgmp requirements preferred.
• Physical ability to stand 8-12 hours and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Work 40-60 hours per week depending on demand.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to EH&S procedures and foster a safety culture.
• Assist in setup of automated packaging equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping and line clearances; assist line blowing.
• Operate packaging equipment to produce finished product.
• Perform in-process checks and quality-related tasks.
• Maintain 6S on parts and tooling; escalate issues timely.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and follow schedule.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and adjust for efficiency.

Skills

Quality compliance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Computer literacy

GMP knowledge

Education

High school or equivalent

Technical certificate or degree preferred

Tools

POMs

SAP

MAXIMO

Job description

Company Description

This is our UD Packaging, A1 shift: 7am-7:30pm Sunday/Monday/Tuesday & every other WednesdayAbbVie'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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Company Description This is our UD Packaging, A1 shift: 7am-7:30pm Sunday/Monday/Tuesday & every other WednesdayAbbVie'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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job Description This is our UD Pack, A1 shift: 7am-7:30pm Sunday/Monday/Tuesday & every other WednesdayThe Production Specialist I will work in a high performing and fast-paced pharmaceutical finishing operation in order to meet our production requirements while maintaining the utmost focus on safety and quality. He or she will support setup, changeover and packaging of pharmaceutical products. He or she will be expected to contribute to and build a team environment by working together with his or her peers daily on a finishing line. He or she will be responsible for creating a quality-focused environment by motivating/influencing others and always driving for excellence within his or her team.

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 This is our UD Pack, A1 shift: 7am-7:30pm Sunday/Monday/Tuesday & every other Wednesday

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

Additional Information

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html