Production Technician II

Bausch & Lomb GmbH; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global eye health company is seeking a skilled Packaging Operator in Tampa, FL. This role involves advanced operations in aseptic filling and packaging processes, ensuring compliance with GMP and EHS standards. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with a focus on detail and quality. Training and operational excellence are key components of this role.

Qualifications

• Able to work quickly and under pressure.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Good math skills.

Responsibilities

• Advanced operation of aseptic filling and packaging equipment.
• Proper documentation practices and equipment cleaning.
• Perform preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Detail oriented

Good documentation skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical training preferred

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:

This position requires three to five years as a Packaging Operator II, Aseptic Filling Operator IV, or equivalent experience.

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)

Internal Qualifications/Certifications:

• Line Clearance – Filling and Packaging
• Disinfection – Filling
• Aseptic Gowning – Filling
• Spare Parts/PM – Filling and Packaging
• LOTO – Filling and Packaging
• CPMS – Filling
• RABS - Filling

Qualifications/Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Shift: Monday - Friday / 11:00pm - 7:30am

Start Pay Range: $21.50

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

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