Packaging Operator (3rd shift)

Bayer CropScience Limited; Myerstown (PA); On-site; USD 30,348 - 45,529; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer CropScience Limited in Myerstown is looking for an Associate Tech (Packaging Operator) for the 3rd shift. You will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining manufacturing equipment while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and experience in a GMP environment. The position offers a competitive salary between $22.03 and $33.05 per hour, alongside additional benefits such as health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a GMP or SOP environment preferred.
• Proven ability to work safely in production settings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manufacturing equipment.
• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain work area.
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Skills

Ability to work safely

Teamwork

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Technical/Industrial Manufacturing

Tools

Motorized material handling equipment

Job description

Associate Tech (Packaging Operator) (3rd Shift 11:00 PM – 7:20 AM)

As an Associate Tech on the 3rd shift, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. Working within multidisciplinary autonomous teams, you will drive operational efficiencies, adopt new technologies, and ensure adherence to industry regulations. You will embrace Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform necessary tasks to plan and package high-quality products on time and in the right quantities in OTC and Nutritional factories at the Myerstown site in accordance with site policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and practices.
• Work with multidisciplinary autonomous and dynamic teams to drive operational efficiencies, best practices, adopt new technologies, and ensure continuous production process improvement.
• Embrace Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles and practices and follow the VACC approach in day-to-day operations.

Personal Development / Training / Autonomous Team Culture

• Support the development of a diverse, inclusive talent pool where members share and support each other to build their expertise in an autonomous team environment.
• Take personal accountability in upskilling training/coaching needs and collaborate in the development of training programs to enhance the skills of the operations cluster teams.
• Own personal training records, cross-train and coach other operators as needed, and motivate team members to continuously improve processes.
• Develop high-performance competencies such as technical skills, digital capabilities, communication, and teamwork to build a collaborative, autonomous culture.
• Foster a culture of accountability, trust, and empowerment, where each team member takes ownership of safety, quality, and performance outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement and knowledge transfer, identifying skill gaps, proposing solutions, and supporting development initiatives.

Production Operations

• Ensure a safe work environment by following all safety procedures, workplace standards, company guidelines, and ergonomic practices.
• Maintain, clean, and organize the work area using 5S practices and participate in safety improvement projects.
• Adopt technological advancements and embrace production agility with a digitally enabled mindset to quickly react to changing customer and consumer needs.
• Assist with technical troubleshooting and predictive/preventive maintenance tasks as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement by taking actions to safely reduce equipment setup and changeover times.
• Use digital tools to support packaging lines operational efficiency (OEE) improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production employees and support functions to establish priorities and deliver products meeting deadlines.
• Perform daily set-up and routine operations of the packaging lines and accurately document production process steps.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to SOPs, regulatory requirements, GMP standards, and industry best practices across all packaging processes.
• Ensure product quality by performing in-process checks and complying with cGMP.
• Accurately document production process steps and communicate quality and non‑compliance issues to supervision in a timely manner.

  Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with other packaging cluster team members, production maintenance, and support functions.
  • Collaborate with Coaches and Operational Excellence team members in all continuous improvement initiatives.

  Other Duties

  • Complete other duties as assigned.

  Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work safely in a production environment with frequent production schedule changes.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree with Technical/Industrial Manufacturing.
  • At least 6 months experience using motorized and non‑motorized material handling equipment.
  • Strong understanding of the regulatory arena involving GMP, OSHA, EPA, and Bayer standards.

  Employee Benefits

  Salary range: $22.03 – $33.05 per hour. Additional compensation may include bonus or incentive compensation. Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, and more.

  Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

  Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Disabilities, Veterans, and is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process. Bayer is an E‑Verify Employer.

  Location

  United States: Pennsylvania: Myerstown.

  Contact

  Email: [e-mail]