Production Technician I | 2nd Shift (Monday-Friday)

Bausch + Lomb; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in Tampa, FL is seeking a Packaging Operator to operate our packaging line and serialization equipment in a Monday–Friday 3:00 pm–11:30 pm shift. Start pay is $20.65 per hour.

You will perform line clearances, document batch records, and assist with GMP, ISO, and EHS compliance, while helping to improve OEE and participate in OpEx initiatives. Requires a high school diploma, 2–5 years packaging experience, and strong attention to detail, communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two to five years as a Packaging Operator.
• Technical training preferred.
• Able to work quickly and under pressure.
• Good documentation and math skills.
• Detail oriented and quality conscious.
• Good team orientation and communication skills.
• Must read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Operates packaging line and serialization equipment.
• Cleans/disinfects equipment after each run and performs line clearance.
• Maintains OEE (system entry and standards).
• Documents all activities and operations in the batch record.
• Performs basic troubleshooting to prevent downtime.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance, Maximo data entry.
• Performs beginner line changeovers of format sizes.
• Ensures GMP, ISO, EHS compliance in the area.
• Participates in OpEx improvement initiatives like cost reductions and OEE gains.
• Meets training requirements (SOP, EHS, HR).

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team oriented

English literacy

Math skills

Education

HS diploma

Job description

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Shift:

Monday - Friday / 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Start Pay Range:

$20.65

Objectives/Purpose of the Job:

The job functions and responsibilities include beginner operation of packaging equipment including manual case labeling, visual inspections, bundling, cartoning, labeling, banding, line and equipment cleaning, line clearances, serialization, and proper documentation practices.

Key Activities/Responsibilities/Job Functions:

• Operates packaging line and serialization equipment.
• Cleans/disinfects equipment after each run and performs line clearance.
• Responsible for maintaining OEE (system entry and standards).
• Properly document all activities and operations correctly and on time in the batch record.
• Performs basic troubleshooting to prevent equipment downtime.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance, Maximo data entry.
• Performs beginner line change overs of format sizes.
• Assume responsibility for the GMP, ISO, EHS awareness, EHS initiatives, and compliance within the respective area.
• Attend and participate in OpEx improvement initiatives such as reducing costs and OEE improvements.
• All other duties, as assigned.
• Meets and maintains all required training during the year (SOP, EHS, and HR).

Qualifications/Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• This position requires two to five years as a Packaging Operator.
• Technical training preferred.
• Able to work quickly and under pressure.
• Good documentation and math skills.
• Must be detail oriented and quality conscious.
• Good team oriented and excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

This position may be available in the following location: US - Tampa, FL

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Our US Benefit Programs:Employee Benefits: Bausch + Lomb (https://www.bausch.com/careers/benefits/) .

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.