What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Specialist position at Perrigo Michigan?
Job Title: Packaging Specialist
Perrigo Company is a leading manufacturer of self-care products. We are seeking a skilled Packaging Specialist to join our team in Allegan, MI.
Description Overview
We are currently seeking direct hire Packaging employees on 3rd shift at Step 2 or higher in the Pay for Experience Program.
As a Packaging Specialist, you will work on an assembly line packaging over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals. Our environment is dynamic, and we look for the same in new team members.
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 document 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.
Requirements:
- A High School diploma (or G.E.D.).
- Basic math and English communication skills, legible penmanship, and a high level of reading comprehension.
- Must have the ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
- A working knowledge of computers.
- 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.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week and be available for overtime when necessary.
- Available for training on various shifts.
- Consistently/Frequently - see (vision), hear, ability to read and write, ability to interpret information, basic math, reading, and writing in English.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.
Preferred candidates should possess excellent attendance record and work history, a strong mechanical aptitude, 6-12 months of Direct Manufacturing Experience, 1-2 years of General Manufacturing Experience, or 3-4 years of Non-Manufacturing Experience.
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.
