Operations Technician (Warehouse & Packaging) - 3rd shift

MSD UK; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Packaging Technician at our Animal Health facility in De Soto, Kansas. The role focuses on supporting packaging operations across bottling, labeling, palletization, and documentation, contributing to batch accuracy and schedule adherence.

The position requires attention to detail, Good Documentation Practices, and teamwork. Overtime flexibility is expected; GMP and ERP familiarity are valued, with a competitive benefits package and potential bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum 2 years of relevant work experience or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to follow SOPs and policies.
• Basic time management and attention to detail; ability to work with a team.
• Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel; able to train new team members.
• Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack; willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and in teams to complete daily production activities.
• Track documentation with Good Documentation Practices and ensure schedule adherence.
• Carry out packaging operations: bottle labeling, packing, palletization, and inventory reconciliation.
• Assist in equipment setup and process improvements; participate in training new staff.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

MS Excel

MS Word

Overtime

Training others

Forklift operation

Documentation

SAP/ERP

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

ERP system

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 the 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

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}

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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San Francisco Residents Only

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Los Angeles Residents Only

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

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