Production Technician l (3rd Shift: 10:30pm-7am)
About The Position
The Production Technician I executes manufacturing processes in formulation, encapsulation, and primary and secondary packaging under supervision. The technician sets up equipment for routine processes, operates across multiple unit operations, and identifies and resolves equipment and process performance issues in a timely and efficient manner while following GMP guidelines and procedures. The role is responsible for maintaining operating conditions within the desired range, meeting production expectations and target OEE, communicating operational events, and identifying and helping implement improvements to operations and written documents. The position works directly on the production line and performs equipment setup, operation, cleaning, clearing, and minor troubleshooting and repairs. The technician completes in-process quality checks and batch-record steps, maintains an audit-ready production area, and follows quality, safety, and environmental requirements. The role also includes training colleagues on equipment and processes when qualified to do so and demonstrating AbbVie behaviors.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous general manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge of basic jobs in the assigned area and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) policies.
- Demonstrated compliance with local and industry quality and safety standards.
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and communicate issues to operations engineering and mechanical teams.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs and applications.
- Understanding of the importance of maintaining high quality and complying with site-level policies and procedures.
- Understanding of HMI controls, vision inspection systems, and product serialization systems.
- Ability to stand for up to 8–12 hours per day and lift up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Technical certificate or degree.
- Two to three years of cGMP manufacturing experience, preferably in food, chemical, petrochemical, or consumer products.
- Ability to train fellow technicians.
- Understanding of and experience with POMs, SAP, and MAXIMO.
Responsibilities
- Execute manufacturing processes in formulation, encapsulation, primary packaging, and secondary packaging under supervision.
- Set up, operate, clean, clear, and run equipment according to the BOP/Master batch record.
- Work on the production line according to scheduling priorities, daily assignments, and production expectations.
- Operate multiple unit operations across the business and monitor manufacturing processes.
- Identify, communicate, and perform minor troubleshooting and repairs for equipment and process-related issues.
- Perform in-process quality checks accurately.
- Complete batch record steps in accordance with ALCOA and GMP processes.
- Maintain an audit-ready production area and comply with regulations and company policies.
- Train colleagues on equipment and processes for which the technician is a qualified trainer.
- Communicate operational events and issues to appropriate individuals and resources.
- Identify opportunities for operational improvement and assist with implementing changes to physical operations and written documents.
- Follow Environmental Health and Safety procedures and participate in safety initiatives.
- Demonstrate good attendance, teamwork, respectful communication, and a positive attitude.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
