Line Operator - 1st Shift

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.