1st Shift Pre-Weigh Operator

Perrigo Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a weighing technician to support manufacturing operations in our New York facility. The role involves weighing raw materials, preparing batches from master formulas, and signing batch records while following SOPs and QA procedures.

The position is unionized, pays $26.20 per hour, with a hybrid benefits approach and opportunities for career growth within Perrigo's Total Rewards program. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and have HS Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Weight of manufacturing batches using a copy of master formula documentation.
• Weighing raw materials, checking expiration date using SAP system, monitoring weighing procedures, setting up and operating scales, moving materials to/from weight areas, signing batch records and logging entries.
• Follow safety rules, SOPs, QA inspections, and maintain weight room cleanliness.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

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®, 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.

Description Overview

Pre-Weight of manufacturing batches using a copy of master formula documentation. Duties include weighing of raw materials, checking expiration date using SAP system, monitoring weighting procedures, setting up and operating of various scales used in the weighing process, movement of materials to and from weight rooms/weighting areas, signing batch records and making log entries. Cleaning of weight rooms and area.

This is a union position. Pay rate is $26.20 per hour.

Scope of the Role

• Follow written instructions and all SOPs for Weighing/Manufacturing
• Follow all steps involved in the weighing of Raw Materials
• Weighing Raw Material from copy of master formula documents
• Staging and pre-paring of raw material to the manufacturing department
• Clean of weight room and area as needed
• Moving materials to and from the weighting area
• Signing batch records and make log entries
• Cooperate with QA inspectors
• Follow appropriate cleaning procedures
• Maintain operating schedule
• Maintain daily professional work relation with division employees, managers, and supervisors
• Follow all safety rules, company policies and procedures
• Complete signoffs as required by the SOP
• Other duties as required by supervisor

Experience Required

HS Diploma or GED.

Additional Position Requirements

• Must be able to lift materials/equipment weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Must be able to wear full/half face respirator Americans with Disabilities Specifications:

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; bend; push; pull; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is our indoor manufacturing and packaging facility. Characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate.

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.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

Hybrid Working Approach

We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here.

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. #weareperrigo