Operations Technician (Warehouse & Packaging) - 3rd shift

Socket.dev; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in De Soto, Kansas is seeking a Packaging Technician to join the operations team. You will perform sealed bottle label application, packaging, palletization and batch documentation, with focus on accuracy and adherence to Good Documentation Practices.

Required education: High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree. Skills include clear communication, basic computer use (MS Word/Excel) and ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years relevant work experience, or a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication; able to document accurately.
• Proficient with MS Word and MS Excel; basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform sealed bottle label application and packaging tasks.
• Paletization and daily production documentation per GMP and SOPs.
• Support process improvements and assist with equipment setup as needed.
• Operate forklift/pallet jack and ensure safe, accurate inventory handling.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Time management

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent + 2 years experience OR Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

The Packaging Technician position is available at our Animal Health facility in De Soto, Kansas, located near Kansas City metropolitan area. The DeSoto facility is expanding operations to manufacturing vaccines and biologics for large and companion animals and leveraging an experienced and innovative team environment, the key technologies at the site are biologics production using fermentation and cell culture platforms, filling and packaging.

Working within the packaging operations teams you will be expected to be able to work independently and as part of the team to contribute to the daily completion and schedule adherence of production activities. The packaging operation is made up of teams that carry out the day to day production activities of sealed bottle label application, bottle packaging, palletization, process document completion, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation.

The position requires someone who can demonstrate good attention to detail and achieve a consistent error‑free execution of daily job responsibilities, be able to complete documentation using Good Documentation Practices and be able to identify opportunities for process improvement and employ basic problem‑solving skills.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum 2 years of relevant work experience - OR - Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study

Required Skills & Experience:

• Principled verbal and written communications and to effectively communicate information to colleagues at various levels
• Follow/comply with Manufacturing/Packaging Directions, Standard Operating Procedures, Company/Corporate/Regulatory Policies.
• Ability to demonstrate basic skills in effective time management to meet given deadlines.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with team members and support others on the team.
• Proficient with basic computer skills including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to work overtime as needed due to business demands.
• Assist in training new team members.
• Operation of a company forklift and pallet jack.
• Assist with equipment set-up and operation.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience working in a manufacturing/packaging environment.
• Good understanding of aseptic processes used in manufacturing/packaging.
• Experience in SAP or other ERP system

Working conditions:

• This position is Third Shift Monday – Friday, work hours are 9:30pm - 6:00am.
• Flexibility working overtime, including holidays, Saturdays and Sundays, when business needs demand
• Travel is not a part of this position
• Climate controlled and areas that are not climate-controlled

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The salary range for this role is:

$48,600 - $76,600

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Biological Manufacturing, Cell Cultures, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Global Manufacturing, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Processes, Machinery Operation, Mammalian Cell Culture, Manufacturing Quality Control, Meeting Deadlines, Packaging Operations, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Process Improvements, Production Management, Production Operations, Production Planning, Production Processes, Production Scheduling, Regulatory Policies, SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

3rd - Night

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

09/17/2026

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Requisition ID:R405939