Packaging Technician - 1st Shift: Growth Path & Training

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA); Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BIMEDA is seeking a Production Technician for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm). The role involves packaging finished product, setting up and running packaging equipment, and maintaining documentation.

The candidate should be mechanically inclined with 0-2 years in production, capable of lifting 20-40 pounds daily, and able to work overtime if required. The position emphasizes adherence to safety policies, forklift experience is desirable, and prior FDA or pharma/food industry exposure is

Qualifications

• 0-2 years in production/manufacturing facility.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Able to lift 20-40 pounds daily and frequently.
• Ability to stand for long periods and climb ladders.
• Strong documentation and hand-writing skills.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate filling and packaging machines.
• Inspect products for visual defects for quality and cGMP compliance.
• Perform and document cleaning of equipment and packaging areas.
• Complete labelling documentation to comply with inventory policies and FDA compliance.
• Assist in training new personnel.
• Cross-train for other duties as needed.
• Lift and carry 20-25 pounds daily, up to 40-50 pounds.
• Stand for long periods and climb ladders occasionally.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Follow directions

Documentation skills

Manual handling

Overtime willingness

Stand/walk lengthy periods

0-2 years in production

Good handwriting

Lifting 20-40 pounds daily

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

BIMEDA is seeking a Production Technician for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm). The role involves packaging finished product, setting up and running packaging equipment, and maintaining documentation.

The candidate should be mechanically inclined with 0-2 years in production, capable of lifting 20-40 pounds daily, and able to work overtime if required. The position emphasizes adherence to safety policies, forklift experience is desirable, and prior FDA or pharma/food industry exposure is