Inspector/Pkg

Neogen Corporation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting on Day One

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career Growth Opportunities

Meaningful Work

Collaborative Culture

Job summary

Neogen Corporation is seeking a production support associate to inspect components and final products, assemble packaging, and manage dispensing, capping, stoppers, sealing and labeling tasks. You will complete production paperwork and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Opportunity to work across departments as production needs require and take on additional duties as assigned by management. The role emphasizes adherence to safety, quality, and procedural standards, with English

Qualifications

• Minimum High School education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand English safety rules and procedures; basic math and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of components and final products.
• Assemble product components into final packaging.
• Dispense, cap, stopper, seal and label components.
• Complete production paperwork, including quantities produced, scrapped and in-process.
• Maintains general cleanliness and organization of physical area(s).
• May work in different departments and buildings as production needs require.
• Other duties as may be assigned by Management.

Skills

Problem Solving

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Ethics

Organizational Skills

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Safety Awareness

Quality Focus

Teamwork

Motivation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform inspection of components and final products.
• Assemble product components into final packaging.
• Dispense, cap, stopper, seal and label components.
• Complete production paperwork, including quantities produced, scrapped and in-process.
• Maintains general cleanliness and organization of physical area(s).
• May work in different departments and buildings as production needs require.
• Other duties as may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum High School education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. The ability to work in the metric system for weights, liquid and volume measurements.

Language Skills

Ability to read, interpret and understand documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedural documents in English. The person must be able to write and speak simple sentences in English.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s and calculate percent. The ability to perform these calculations using units of American weight and measurement.

Competencies

• Problem Solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner and reports same; gathers information skillfully; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Oral Communication – Can speak clearly in both positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification as required; responds effectively to questions.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly; presents numerical data effectively.
• Ethics – Treats people with dignity and respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Will follow and support corporate policies, procedures and decisions once made.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; can utilize time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure/stress; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests;
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

Physical Demands

The physical demands 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 regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit, for prolonged periods of time. The employee is required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visual acuity (with or without corrective devices), depth perception and color vision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles (dust), wet floors, cold or hot areas. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic agents that require the use of specific PPEs. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Why Neogen

At Neogen we believe that taking care of our employees allows them to do their best work. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Benefits include:

• Benefits starting on Day One – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on your first day of employment.
• 401(k) with company match – Invest in your future with retirement savings and company contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Enjoy generous paid time off so you can rest, recharge, and spend time with those who matter most.
• Career Growth Opportunities – We are committed to promoting from within and providing the tools, training, and support to help you grow your career.
• Meaningful Work – Be part of a team whose work has a real impact on our customers, communities, and the world around us.
• Collaborative Culture – Join a team that values innovation, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.