Production Technician II

Bausch & Lomb GmbH; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in Tampa, FL is hiring a Packaging Operator II/Aseptic Filling Operator IV to operate, monitor, and maintain aseptic filling and packaging lines. The role emphasizes correct documentation, line clearance, and adherence to GMP/ISO/EHS standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in packaging/aseptic filling, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• Three to five years in packaging/aseptic filling or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains production area to prevent cross-contamination (line clearance).
• Cleans and disinfects equipment and performs line clearances.
• Operates packaging and aseptic filling lines and related equipment.
• Transfers components into aseptic area and sets up CIP/SIP.
• Documents activities accurately in batch records and SOPs.
• Troubleshoots minor equipment issues to prevent downtime.
• Performs preventive maintenance and supports OpEx initiatives.
• Ensures GMP, ISO, and EHS compliance within the area.
• Attends training and maintains required certifications.
• Performs line changeovers of format sizes; supports continuous improvement.

Skills

Packaging operations

Aseptic filling

Documentation

English communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

RABS fillers

CIP/SIP setup

Job description

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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.

Objectives/Purpose of the Job:

Filling:

The job functions and responsibilities include advanced operation of aseptic filling equipment including ointment fillers, gel fillers, solution/suspension fillers, line and equipment cleaning, line clearance, equipment disinfection, and proper documentation practices.

Packaging:

The job functions and responsibilities include advanced 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:

• Maintains production area to prevent cross-contamination (line clearance).
• 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 preventive maintenance.
• Performs line change overs of format sizes.
• Meets and maintains all required training during the year (SOP, EHS, and HR).
• Support operational excellence and EHS initiatives.
• Assume responsibility for the GMP, ISO, EHS awareness 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.

Packaging:

• Operates packaging line and serialization equipment.

Filling:

• Transfer components into the aseptic area
• Set up for CIP/SIP
• Operates ointment, gel, solutions, and suspension filling lines including RABS fillers.
• Operates Continuous Particle Monitoring System (Filling)

Qualifications/Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Technical training preferred.
• This position requires three to five years as a Packaging Operator II, Aseptic Filling Operator IV, or equivalent experience.
• 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(s): 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.

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.