3rd Shift - Packaging Specialist Opportunity $20/hr - Holland

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, ACO®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to a blended-branded business to win in self-care.

Description Overview

Perrigo is now directly hiring for entry level Packaging positions. These positions will be off shift opportunities on 2nd or 3rd shift.

Perrigo offers competitive wages based on experience, including off shift premiums, as well as a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid holidays, 3 weeks paid-time-off, a comprehensive wellness program with an onsite fitness center, tuition reimbursement, 401k employer matching and profit sharing program, and much more!

You’ll be successful at Perrigo if you are independent, self-motivated, exhibit a high level of attention to detail and pride yourself in doing what’s right even when no one is looking. Perrigo has high standards for providing a safe work environment and the willingness to work safely and follow established safety protocols is required. If you are looking to start a rewarding career with a great company, Packaging is the place to begin!

What You Can Expect

Specialists carry out various operations using specialized equipment to produce a wide range of high-quality pharmaceutical products. Packaging Specialists must adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices, thus accuracy and attention to detail are critical in this role. A strong mechanical aptitude is also required, as Specialists may disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble their own equipment.

The available shifts for these opportunities vary but will be one of the following: second or third shift. Position details and candidate availability for each shift will be discussed during a phone interview with Talent Acquisition.

Position Responsibilities

• Follow written instructions contained in Standard Operating Procedures, manufacturing orders, cleaning checklists and other controlled documents in accordance with cGMP regulations.
• Physically move bulk materials utilizing various forms of pallet jacks. Basic material handling and departmental utility tasks may also be assigned.
• Operate computer-controlled equipment utilizing a screen-based Operator Interface Terminal (OIT).
• Execute in-process attribute testing and visual inspections.
• Evaluate test results against prescribed parameters to determine if tested product is within specification.
• Accurately, repeatedly and contemporaneously documented GMP data on equipment logs, batch records and cleaning checklists.
• Execute equipment and line cleaning tasks utilizing manual and automated processes and prescribed cleaning checklists.
• Perform minor equipment servicing activities including disassembly, reassembly and set-up.
  
  

This job requires the person to work with potential allergens including: Omeprazole, Esomeprazole,

Lansoprazole Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole, Famotidine, Loratadine, Guaifenesin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Nicotine, Natural Flavorings

Experience Required

Basic Qualifications

Required:

• A High School diploma (or G.E.D.).
• Basic math and English communication skills, legible penmanship, and a high level of reading comprehension.
• A working knowledge of computers.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week and be available for overtime when necessary.
• Available for training on various shifts.
• Must have the ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• All Specialists must be able to stand for approximately 85% of their total shift.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include eye protection, hearing protection, half-face and/or Powered Air Purifying Respirators, protective clothing and fall restraint harnesses will be provided if required.
  
  

Preferred:

• Excellent attendance record and work history.
• A strong mechanical aptitude is highly preferred.
  
  

Other Qualities:

• Consistently/Frequently - see (vision), hear, ability to read and write, ability to interpret information, basic math, reading and writing in English
  
  

Physical requirements:

• Consistently/Frequently – stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, stoop/bend, squat, kneeling, twisting, grasping, move items/boxes, feel with hands/fingers
• Occasionally – sit, lifting 50 lbs., pull and push with skid jacks 880 lbs., climb ladders, stoop/bend, squat, kneeling, twisting, reach, reach above shoulders and head
• Rarely – lift above shoulders and head 25 lbs
  
  

Environmental:

• Consistently/Frequently - exposure to loud noises/machinery, exposure to chemicals
  
  

Please be aware you may experience exposure to aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen or other OTC (Over The Counter) medication dust as products are loaded into hoppers. These dusts may be considered sensitizers that could affect an individual who has allergies to such materials.

We are seeking a diverse applicant pool to ensure the diversity of our team reflects the end consumers we serve through our self-care mission. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates our team’s differences. Individuals of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, ancestries, religious creeds, sexual orientations, genders, gender identities and gender expressions, national origins, ages, mental and physical abilities, familial status,’ veterans status’, military status’ and more are encouraged to apply. TOGETHER, we make lives better. #DIV

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. Our full Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement is available on our main career site in English and Spanish and will be provided in other accessible forms for persons with disabilities. #DIV #weareperrigo