Packaging Operator I - 1st Shift Oral Care

Perrigo Company plc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector is seeking a Packaging Operator I for 1st Shift Oral Care. The role involves performing work at various stations, visual inspections, and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some manufacturing experience. Join a collaborative culture focused on health and wellness solutions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits tailored to support employees and families

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6 months of manufacturing job experience.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of parts produced.
• Assist with changing materials and packing parts.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment.

Skills

English

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Packaging Operator I - 1st Shift Oral Care

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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 win in self-care.

Description Overview

We are looking for applicants interested in becoming a Packaging Operator on 1st Shift.

Monday - Friday; 6:40am-2:40pm Starting Pay: $16.00

• Employee is responsible for consistently performing work at every station in an assigned machine cell at or above production standards, performing visual parts inspection, and checking customer specifications under minimum supervision.
  
  

Scope of the Role

• Employee is responsible for knowing the procedures for working at each workstation for an assigned machine cell. As well as understand and know the defects for packaging (appearance, color, seal quality, print quality).
• Employee is responsible for visually inspecting parts produced and separate parts for rework or rejection. Visual inspection includes checking the product spec. sheet, WIP documentation, production releases, and any quality issues as indicated by the specification.
• Assist with duties such as: changing/retrieving materials, assembling, packing parts into chips, code dates, loading chips into shippers, loading product on to pallet etc.
• Complete duties related to the operation of the team:
• Sweep and clean around work area to maintain a safe and orderly environment
• Participate in team meetings and work with the team to achieve department goals
• Recommend suggestions that will improve profitability or the safety of the Company
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Support effective implementation of all GMP requirements and understand how it affects products/processes supported and/or owned.
• Involvement with RedZone utilization as instructed.
  
  

Experience Required

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions in English, such as safety, quality, and GMP guidelines
• 6 months of manufacturing job experience
  
  

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "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 for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo

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• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Research Services, and Manufacturing

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