3rd Shift - Packaging Specialist - Allegan - $21/hr

Perrigouk; Allegan Township (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking motivated Packaging Specialists to join our 3rd shift team in Allegan, MI. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in quality, and want to build a long-term career, this is a great opportunity.

No manufacturing experience? We provide full training. You’ll follow SOPs, operate OIT equipment, perform in-process checks, and support packaging lines while maintaining cGMP standards. Overtime opportunities and competitive pay are included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math, reading and computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and reliable work habits.
• Willingness to train on various shifts.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Support OTC packaging production by following SOPs, manufacturing orders, and cleaning checklists in cGMP compliance.
• Operate computer-controlled equipment using an Operator Interface Terminal (OIT).
• Conduct in-process testing, perform visual inspections, and document results.
• Handle materials with pallet jacks and perform basic utility tasks.
• Clean, prepare equipment and packaging lines; perform minor equipment servicing.

Skills

Basic math

Reading

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OIT (Operator Interface Terminal)

Pallet jacks

Job description

3rd Shift - Packaging Specialist - Allegan - $21/hr

Location:

Allegan, MI, US, 49010

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 win in self-care.

Description Overview

Perrigo is seeking motivated Packaging Specialists to join our 3rd 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

As a Packaging Specialist, you’ll support the production of over‑the‑counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products by:

Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), manufacturing orders, and cleaning checklists in compliance with cGMP regulations

Operating computer‑controlled equipment using an Operator Interface Terminal (OIT)

Performing in‑process testing, visual inspections, and documenting results accurately

Handling materials using pallet jacks and performing basic utility tasks

Cleaning and preparing equipment and packaging lines using manual and automated processes

Completing 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

Training is provided — we just need your willingness to learn.

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

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