Lead Packaging Technician - 2nd Shift

Apio, Inc.; Chaska (MN); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Promotion opportunities

Competitive pay

Well-developed growth culture

Three medical plans including HSA and

Low-cost dental and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance (100% on

Three weeks PTO (increases to four)

Nine paid holidays + 2 personal days

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. is seeking a Lead Packaging Technician for 2nd shift in Chaska, MN. You will act as frontline production lead, guiding daily packaging operations while ensuring cGMP, GDP, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating workflow, training technicians, and maintaining packaging equipment such as cartoning, assembler, and sealing lines, with adherence to quality and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years in medical device/pharma or similarly regulated industry.
• Must have 2+ years of general packaging process experience.
• GMP documentation practices experience required.
• Experience using ERP systems for production transactions and inventory.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and instructions.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• As Lead Packaging Technician, serve as the primary on-floor contact for packaging questions and guidance.
• Coordinate daily workflow to support production schedules and priorities.
• Assist onboarding and training of Packaging Technicians using established methods.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and changeover packaging equipment (cartoning, assembler, sealing).
• Review batch records and GDP-compliant production documentation for accuracy.
• Identify and escalate quality, equipment, or process issues as appropriate.
• Support nonconformance investigations and corrective actions.
• Complete production transactions and inventory-related ERP activities.
• Contribute to work instruction creation and manufacturing documentation.
• Communicate status and concerns with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain safety, quality, and GMP compliance while supporting CI initiatives.

Skills

Packaging experience

GMP knowledge

ERP experience

Mechanical aptitude

Training/mentoring

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Lead Packaging Technician - 2nd Shift

Regular Full-Time Craft Workers Chaska, MN, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1531

It's not what we make. It's what we make possible and the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

This full-time position offers incredible benefits, a four-day work week, competitive pay, and a company culture focused on development and growth which includes promotion opportunities.

Lifecore Biomedical is seeking a motivated, hands-on production leader to join our Packaging team as a Lead Packaging Technician. In this role, you will serve as the front-line production lead, supporting daily packaging operations while ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), safety requirements, and quality standards.

As a Lead Packaging Technician, you will:

• Serve as the primary point of contact on the production floor for packaging process questions and technical guidance
• Coordinate daily workflow activities to support production schedules and department priorities
• Assist with onboarding and training Packaging Technicians using established training methods and procedures
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and perform changeovers on packaging equipment including cartoning, assembler, and sealing lines
• Review batch records and production documentation for accuracy and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Identify, investigate, and elevate quality, equipment, or process issues as appropriate
• Support nonconformance investigations, documentation, and corrective action activities
• Complete production transactions, material returns, and inventory-related activities using ERP system
• Assist with the creation and revision of work instructions, procedures, and manufacturing documentation
• Communicate production status, shift updates, and operational concerns with cross-functional teams
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and GMP requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives

To qualify as a Lead Packaging Technician, you'll need the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical or similarly regulated industry
• Minimum of 2 years of general packaging process experience
• Experience with GMP documentation practices
• Experience using ERP systems for production transactions, inventory management, and material requests
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures and work instructions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to train and mentor packaging personnel
• Previous experience serving as a team lead, trainer, process owner, or informal leader a strong plus

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 3:15 PM - 1:45 AM

Starting rate: $31.00-$35.00/hour + $1.25/hour shift premium with consideration for relevant skills and experience

Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

• Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews
• Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full time employee:
  • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
  • Low cost dental and vision insurance
  • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
  • 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
  • 9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays
  • Paid family leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k plan with company matching contribution
  • Quarterly bonus based on department and individual performance

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR ) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.