Packaging (VI) Operator

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Job Description

If you want to be a difference maker our people are waiting. See the difference you can make at AbbVie.

We are now recruiting Packaging Operators (Visual Inspection) to join our diverse team in Westport, on an initial 12 month 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.

In this role you will be working on the evening shift  Mon - Thur 4.30pm - 12am Friday 2.30pm - 8:30pm.

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

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.

So, does this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for?  Then join AbbVie!

Additional Information

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.