About this role
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
Job Description
Purpose The Operator is an experienced warehouse and/or chemical process professional who demonstrates proficiency in site-specific procedures, equipment, systems, and material management processes. Working under the direction of the Group Leader or Senior Operator, the Operator safely and efficiently operates, monitors, and supports material management systems and warehouse activities in accordance with approved standard operating procedures, work instructions, and established quality standards. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate and compliant execution of daily operations, including inspecting equipment and materials, completing required documentation, dispensing materials and supporting the timely movement, handling, and control of materials. The Operator promotes a strong culture of safety, quality, and compliance by following established protocols, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, and proactively identifying potential risks or process deviations. The Operator maintains compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and site policies, including standards governed by agencies such as the FDA and EPA. The position contributes to operational continuity and team effectiveness by supporting training, sharing process knowledge, and assuming designated Senior Operator responsibilities when needed and qualified. Through consistent performance, sound judgment, and adherence to procedures, the Operator helps ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant warehouse operations.
Responsibilities
- Independently operate, monitor key materials management systems and equipment, provide hands-on assistance in all aspects of operations, including starting, stopping, and adjusting ensure optimization and smooth and compliant operations without constant supervision.
- Operates, observes, and provides hands-on assistance in all aspects of operations, including starting, stopping, and adjusting equipment and site-specific procedures under supervision to ensure optimization.
- Able to work in wide range of weather conditions. Assist in the coordination and prioritization of daily operational tasks for less experienced operators; provide informal guidance and peer mentoring as needed.
- Maintain advanced and accurate records, lead routine inspections, and ensure complete documentation for audits and compliance reviews.
- Contribute to training new hires and operators by demonstrating standard operating procedures and safety practices.
- Collaborate proactively with maintenance, production, and project teams to identify, communicate, and resolve operational issues and optimize resource use.
- Maintains effective communications with other employees and management regarding operational status; documents all relevant information as required in logbooks and formal logs
- Championing a safety-first mindset by identifying hazards, suggesting improvements, and modeling compliance in all actions
- Maintains effective communications with other employees and management regarding operational status; documents all relevant information as required in logbooks and formal logs
- Coordinates and communicates with maintenance, production, project teams, contractors, and regulatory personnel to support cross-functional objectives and problem resolution.
- Conducts regular plant rounds to inspect operations, provide operational checks and record observations serving as the basis for corrective actions and operational decisions.
- Carries out additional duties assigned by supervisors to address operational needs and maintain plant standards.
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Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- One (1) to (3) years of experience in chemical operations in applicable production areas preferred
- Forklift and portable hand truck certification.
- Ability to lift to 50 pounds regularly.
- Knowledgeable in handling, storage, and compliance for hazardous, chemical, and biologic materials.
- Strong analytical training, problem-solving, teamwork, organizational, and customer service skills, including manual material handling.
- Previous experience in industrial, military, pharma, chemical or utility plant operations a plus
- Demonstrates broad technical knowledge of processes, equipment and site-specific systems, maintains maturity in responding effectively to emergencies or unplanned situations.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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