Packaging Operator 2

MilliporeSigma; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare and life sciences sector is seeking a Packaging Operator 2. This role involves staging and packaging products while adhering to safety and quality protocols. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience in manufacturing or packaging. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in packaging or manufacturing.
• Some college coursework in chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stage, fill, cap, label, and overpack products.
• Set up, operate, clean, and troubleshoot packaging equipment.
• Train fellow operators and participate in safety initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Mechanical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Balances

Material Handling Equipment

Job description

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Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role
The Packaging Operator 2 at the Spruce site will stage, fill, cap, label, and over pack liquid, powder, and lyophilized products per approved packaging specifications and according to safety and quality protocols. Job duties include:

• Shift: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
• Perform staging, filling, capping, labeling, and overpacking of liquid, powder, and lyophilized products in line with approved packaging specifications, using both manual and semi-automated processes; fill hazardous and aseptic products in controlled environments and handle complex fills independently.
• Set up, operate, clean, and troubleshoot semi-automated and automated fill lines, cappers, labelers, and other equipment; utilize pumps, filters, electronic balances, and torque wrenches to handle bulk materials accurately and safely.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and quality systems, including ISO 13485 and ISO 9001; wear and maintain appropriate PPE, participate in safety trainings and inspections, document equipment usage, and ensure calibration compliance.
• Train fellow operators, participate in 6S and process improvement initiatives, maintain clean work areas, pack kits as needed, and transport materials safely throughout the facility using appropriate handling equipment.

Physical Attributes
Physical requirements include wearing PPE, lifting up to 50 pounds, working in various environmental conditions, and using vision skills. Work involves proximity to hazardous chemicals and materials.

Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6+ months experience in packaging, warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, processing, or a customer service environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college coursework in chemistry or other science
• 6+ months of previous experience weighing chemicals
• 3+ months of experience in ISO/GMP regulated environment
• Basic math skills-including metrics and conversions
• Knowledge of safety rules, GMP, SOP’s, UOP’s
• Mechanical skills with the ability to use pumps, electronic balances, and material handling equipment
• Troubleshoot automated packaging equipment
• Strong written and oral communication skills and problem-solving skills

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html