Manufacturing Operator - 1st Shift Oral Care

Perrigouk; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health and wellness solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Operator for 1st shift. The role involves operating machinery, ensuring quality standards, and coordinating production activities. Join a collaborative culture with a hybrid working approach and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Hybrid working approach

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months manufacturing experience.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities related to the operation of assigned machines.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and ensure quality standards.
• Complete paperwork and enter data into SAP system.

Skills

English

Basic Math

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Manufacturing Operator - 1st Shift Oral Care

Location: Grand Rapids, MI, US, 49512

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 a blended-branded business to win in self-care.

Description Overview

• The Manufacturing Operator is responsible for coordinating all activities related to the operation of any assigned machine or area. These activities include monitoring, operation, setup, change over, troubleshooting, training of associates, and ensuring customer orders meet specifications, quality standards, and schedules.

Scope of the Role

• Operate equipment safely within standards and guidelines.
• Review production orders to verify customer specifications and ensure line runs according to quality standards, production quantity, and machine specifications.
• Coordinate activities of the crew and communicate with material handlers during production and downtime for efficiency.
• Perform changeovers, including line clearance, verifying work orders, obtaining materials, and checking batch and lot numbers.
• Troubleshoot machine issues, adjusting speed, temperature, air pressure, tension, and diagnosing problems, communicating with Asset Reliability as needed.
• Complete paperwork such as in-process inspections, move tickets, and daily production sheets.
• Enter data into SAP system.
• Support GMP compliance and understand its impact on products and processes.
• Participate in RedZone utilization as instructed.

Experience Required

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Minimum 6 months manufacturing experience.
• Basic computer skills for procedures, data entry, and reading instructions.
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills.

Benefits
We value our people and offer competitive compensation, benefits supporting you and your family, and career development opportunities to help you feel valued both professionally and personally.

Hybrid Working Approach
Enjoy the flexibility of working two days a week from home, balancing office collaboration with remote energization.

We are listed in Forbes' "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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Our full EEO and Affirmative Action Policy is available on our career site in English and Spanish, and accessible in other formats for persons with disabilities.