2nd Shift - Packaging Specialist - Allegan - $20.50/hr

Perrigouk; Michigan; On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with overtime opportunities

Training and required PPE provided

Valuable technical and mechanical skills development

Job summary

Perrigouk is seeking motivated Packaging Specialists for the 2nd shift to join our Allegan, MI team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for those who take pride in quality and wish to build a long-term career in a supportive environment.

No prior manufacturing experience is required; we provide complete training. Successful candidates will follow SOPs and handle materials using pallet jacks, while maintaining a focus on detail in compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to work 40 hours per week with overtime as needed.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), manufacturing orders, and cleaning checklists.
• Operate computer-controlled equipment using an Operator Interface Terminal (OIT).
• Perform in-process testing, visual inspections, and document results accurately.
• Clean and prepare equipment and packaging lines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Ability to follow instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

2nd Shift - Packaging Specialist - Allegan - $20.50/hr

Location: Allegan, MI, US 49010

Perrigo is 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 win in self‑care.

Description Overview

Perrigo is seeking motivated Packaging Specialists to join our 2nd shift team. If you enjoy hands‑on work, take pride in quality, and want to be part of a company that helps people feel better every day, this is a great opportunity to build a long‑term career.

No manufacturing experience? No problem — we provide full training.

Why You’ll Love Working at Perrigo

• A stable, well‑established company with opportunities to grow
• A team‑oriented, fast‑paced environment where your work truly matters
• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
• All training and required PPE provided
• A chance to build valuable technical and mechanical skills

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), manufacturing orders, and cleaning checklists in compliance with cGMP regulations
• Operate computer‑controlled equipment using an Operator Interface Terminal (OIT)
• Perform in‑process testing, visual inspections, and document results accurately
• Handle materials using pallet jacks and perform basic utility tasks
• Clean and prepare equipment and packaging lines using manual and automated processes
• Perform minor equipment servicing, including disassembly, reassembly, and setup

This role requires working around potential allergens, including: Omeprazole, Esomeprazole, Lansoprazole, Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole, Famotidine, Loratadine, Guaifenesin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Nicotine, and Natural Flavorings

Experience Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills
• Strong attention to detail and reliable work habits
• Ability to work 40 hours per week with overtime as needed
• Ability to train on various shifts
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent attendance and work history
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• 6 months–1 year of direct manufacturing experience
• 1–2 years of general manufacturing experience
• 3–4 years of non‑manufacturing work experience

Physical Requirements

Frequently: stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, bend, squat, kneel, twist, grasp, and move boxes

Occasionally: push/pull up to 880 lbs. with skid jacks, reach overhead

Rarely: lift up to 25 lbs. above shoulders

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.

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

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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.