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

Bausch + Lomb; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in Tampa, FL is seeking a Packaging Operator II / Aseptic Filling Operator IV. The role focuses on aseptic filling equipment operation, line clearance, packaging tasks, and strict adherence to GMP/EHS practices.

The shift is Monday–Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, with a start pay of $22.00 per hour. Candidates should have a high school diploma, some technical training, and 3–5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• Three to five years of related packaging/aseptic filling experience.
• Able to work quickly under pressure with good documentation and math skills.
• Detail oriented, quality conscious, and strong team communication.
• Must read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Maintains production area to prevent cross-contamination (line clearance).
• Cleans/disinfects equipment after each run and performs line clearance.
• Operates filling lines for ointment, gel, solutions, and suspension products (RABS).
• Operates packaging line and serialization equipment.
• Ensures accurate batch documentation and timely data entry in the batch records.
• Supports OpEx improvements and EHS initiatives.

Skills

Documentation

Math skills

Attention to detail

Team work

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical training preferred

Job description

Bausch + Lomb Overview

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

$22.00

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.

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.

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)

Packaging

• Operates packaging line and serialization equipment.

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.

Location

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

Benefit Programs

Our US Benefit Programs: Employee Benefits: Bausch + Lomb .

Equality / Diversity

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.

Visa / Work Authorization

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.