Production Technician II

Bausch + Lomb; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb is seeking an experienced Packaging Operator II / Aseptic Filling Operator IV for the US Tampa, FL area. The role involves advanced operation of aseptic filling and packaging equipment, line clearance, cleaning, and thorough documentation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining OEE, supporting OpEx initiatives, and ensuring compliance with GMP, ISO, and EHS standards. Strong English communication and precise record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of packaging/aseptic filling experience.
• Ability to work quickly under pressure and maintain accuracy.
• Strong documentation and math skills.
• Detail oriented with good communication skills.
• Must read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Operate aseptic filling lines and packaging equipment.
• Perform line clearances, cleaning, and sanitization.
• Document batch records accurately and on time.
• Maintain OEE and participate in OpEx initiatives.
• Support GMP, ISO, EHS compliance.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and line changeovers.

Skills

Documentation

Math skills

Team player

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Technical training

Tools

Aseptic filling equipment

CIP/SIP setup

RABS fillers

Serialization equipment

Continuous Particle Monitoring System

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.

Filling

Objectives/Purpose of the Job: 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.

Our US Benefit Programs Employee Benefits: Bausch + Lomb

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.