VI Packaging Operator

Allergan; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking Packaging Operators for a short-term contract in Westport. The role involves operating high-speed equipment for manual and automated assembly and packaging of pharmaceutical products, ensuring quality and safety compliance. Flexible shift patterns, including weekday nights and 12-hour weekend shifts, are available.

Applicants should indicate preferred shifts when applying. The position offers exposure to advanced production technologies and opportunities within a global

Qualifications

• Leaving cert or equivalent qualification is required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to plan and organise work schedules with an analytical mindset.
• Good decision making to identify issues and provide viable solutions.
• Adaptability to a fast, dynamic environment while meeting constraints.
• Team player who can collaborate to achieve targets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized work area during and at the end of each shift.
• Assist in achieving environmental, health, and safety goals by working safely.
• Report safety issues and observations on the e-achieve system.
• Complete batch ID coding per SOPs.
• Perform visual inspection and packaging tasks per cGMPs and SOPs.
• Complete line clearance, reconciliation and sample procurement per SOPs.
• Perform all duties per departmental SOPs and cGMPs.
• Stay current with SOP updates and required training.
• Carry out intermediate packaging tasks to ensure on-time delivery.
• Document visual inspections and packaging activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical

Planning

Decision making

Adaptability

Education

Leaving cert or equivalent qualification

Job description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

About AbbVie

Job Description

We are now recruiting Packaging Operators to join our diverse team in Westport, on a short-term contract. As our newest operator, you will ensure the highest quality and safety compliance standards while gaining exposure to new and advanced technology in various areas of production, filling and packaging. This role would suit career changers or anyone wishing to gain valuable experience within the pharmaceutical industry. You will operate high-speed equipment for the manual and/or automated assembly and packaging of pharmaceutical products, ensuring adherence to specifications.

Flexibility around shift patterns is essential. We are currently recruiting for a range of shift-based positions, including weekday night shifts and 12-hour weekend shifts that rotate between days and nights. Applicants should indicate their preferred shift pattern when applying.

Is this a team you want to be part of? Then read on…

Key Activities

• Maintain a clean and organized work area during and at the end of each shift.
• Assist AbbVie in achieving environmental, health, and safety goals by working safely and observing all general plant and department safety policies.
• Report safety issues and raise observations on the e-achieve system.
• Completion of batch ID coding in accordance with SOP’s.
• Complete final visual inspection of R&D, NPI and commercial biologic parenteral products
• Conduct in-process quality control checks in accordance with SOP’s.
• Complete Line Clearance, reconciliation and sample procurement in accordance with SOPs and cGMPs.
• Perform all assigned duties according to departmental SOP's and cGMP's.
• Remain current on proper procedures by reviewing current, revised, and new SOP's relating to the job and to the department.
• Complete and remain current with all required cGMP and safety training.
• Perform tasks in intermediate packaging of product to provide on-time delivery to customers.
• Complete all required documentation associated with visual inspection and packaging of product.
• Perform inspection tasks to provide on-time delivery to customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Leaving cert or equivalent qualification required.
• Knowledge of computer systems desirable but not essential
• Ability to build strong relationships and work within cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and presentations skills, both written and oral. Articulate the quality requirements in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner.
• Aptitude to Plan & Organise work schedules with an analytical mindset.
• Good decision making to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities whilst providing a viable solution.
• Adaptability to work in a fast, dynamic environment whilst adjusting readily to meet unexpected constraints.
• Drive, high energy, maturity, and ability to work under pressure, deliver results, and overcome obstacles.
• Team player who can collaborate with others to achieve organizational targets and goals.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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