Line Operator - 1st Shift

Description Overview

We are looking for a Line Operator to join our 1st shift team here at our Perrigo facility located in Bronx, New York.

This is a Union Position - Starting Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour with a 5x10 schedule.

Scope of the Role

* Check schedule for assigned shop orders. Visually check equipment for cleanliness and complete all cleaning forms.

* Check pallet I.D and sign the Inventory Control logbook for receipt of pallets and instruct Inventory Control where to place each pallet coming to the line.

* Fill out and update the dry-erase board with current information from shop orders. Notify Supervisor to verify components.

* Check components against Packaging Card. Determine if all components have been checked by area supervisor and Q.A.

* Check components to determine if they are set-up for FIFO and stage components on the line.

* Request line supplies (paper towels, gloves, sleeves, pens, etc.) from line personnel.

* Check with mechanic if equipment is set-up.

* Loads tubes onto magazine of filling machine. Loads boxes into magazine on boxer. (If boxer is alongside of filler and can reach.)

* Check lot number and expiration date on components against the packaging card order. Checks weight of tubes.

* Notifies Q.A for line release. Documents activity in Area/Equipment log book.

* Document all entry on In-process Control Forms.

* Keeps lines /equipment clean of any spills. Removes PM stickers and breaks up empty tube/box corrugations.

* Protect and secure documents, inserts, labels etc. in appropriate cages during breaks.

* Maintain area clean of soiled paper towels, leaflets and folding boxes (etc.) on the floor.

* Request supply replenishment from inventory control department and obtains approval from Q.A prior to usage.

* Count and record units produced including damages and destroys during a PM/lot number run.

* Documents when drums are used and emptied onto the IPC (2) Form.

* Observe counting of all tube and other component damages and record on IPC (2) form.

* Observe counting of partial case components and completes Inventory Reconciliation form as destroyed or returns.

* Destroys components properly into garbage bins or waste drums. Completes IPC forms.

* Notifies supervisor when orders/jobs are completed and/or when there are any problems with the line.

* Check that equipment, work area or line is clear from previous components.

Experience Required

* Fluency in speaking, reading and writing English is a must.

* High School Diploma or GED Required

* We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.

* Due to the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry and legal requirements, you may be subject to post employment background checks.

Nearest Major Market:
Bronx

Nearest Secondary Market:
New York City