Packaging Specialist

3rd Shift Packaging Specialist

Perrigo Company is dedicated to making lives better by bringing Quality, Affordable Self-care products that consumers trust everywhere they are sold.

Description Overview

We are currently seeking to direct hire Packaging employees on 3rd shift at Step 2 or higher in the Pay for Experience Program as a Packaging Specialist.

This role involves working on an assembly line packaging over the counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals. Our environment is dynamic, and we look for the same in new team members.

Key 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, perform basic material handling, and departmental utility tasks.
• Operate computer-controlled equipment utilizing a screen-based Operator Interface Terminal (OIT).
• Evaluate test results against prescribed parameters to determine if tested product is within specification.
• Accurately 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.
• The ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• A working knowledge of computers.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided.
• 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 Qualifications

• Excellent attendance record and work history.
• A strong mechanical aptitude is highly preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of Direct Manufacturing Experience.
• 1 to 2 years of General Manufacturing Experience.
• 3 to 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.