Production Specialist I

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

13d • $16 - $30

About The Position

The Production Specialist I works in a fast-paced pharmaceutical finishing operation to meet production requirements while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality. The role supports setup, changeover, and packaging of pharmaceutical products and contributes to a collaborative team environment on a finishing line. The specialist helps create a quality-focused workplace by motivating and influencing others and driving excellence within the team.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Demonstrated focus on maintaining high quality and ensuring compliance with site-level policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate issues to appropriate engineering and mechanical teams.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs and applications.
• Ability to stand for up to 8–12 hours per day and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Work 40 to 48 hours per week, with the possibility of working up to 60 hours depending on manufacturing demands.

Nice To Haves

• Technical experience and troubleshooting aptitude.
• Technical certificate or degree.
• Understanding and experience with systems such as POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO.
• Knowledge of related cGMP requirements and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and guidelines, and support a proactive safety culture.
• Use AbbVie-approved tools to minimize the introduction of extraneous matter into the packaging process.
• Perform housekeeping cleans on finishing lines and complete line clearances for lot and list changes, including blowing down finishing lines and equipment on 1–2 value streams.
• Assist with setup of automated equipment in primary or secondary packaging areas within 1–2 value streams.
• Service and operate automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment to produce finished products, completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Perform quality-impacting tasks during production runs, including challenges, parameter checks, sample pulls, in-process checks, and bulk and commodity accountability.
• Maintain 6S of parts and tooling across the production floor.
• Escalate safety, quality, technical, and operating issues to the appropriate groups in a timely manner.
• Communicate and advance improvement opportunities through cross-functional teams; work closely with the production schedule and understand line priorities.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and make minor adjustments to improve equipment efficiency.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED