Production Technician 1st Shift

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

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Reporting to the Production Manager/Production Supervisor, the Production Technician is responsible to Package and inspect finished product; Setup, run and troubleshoot all packaging machinery; Complete all corresponding documentation. This is a 1st shift position. Monday - Friday 5:00 am to 1:30 pm. $24/hr. with leveling up potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to all departmental and company health and safety policies and procedures


• Operate filling and packaging machines


• Inspect all products for visual defects to ensure quality and cGMP compliance


• Perform and document cleaning of all equipment and packaging areas to assure readiness for the next use


• Complete labelling documentation to comply with inventory policies and FDA compliance


• Assist in training new personnel


• Willingness to cross-train for other duties


• Lift and carry 20-25 pounds daily and often lift up to 40-50 pounds


• Ability to stand for long period of time and climb ladders occasionally

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 0-2 years in production / manufacturing facility


• Mechanically inclined


• Ability to take directions well from others


• Able to lift 20-40 pounds daily and frequently


• High School diploma or GED


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• Good documentation skills, detailed, and legible hand writing


• Good manual handling experience and hand-eye coordination


• Willingness to work overtime when needed.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience working in a pharma or food industry


• Forklift experience


• Experience in an FDA compliant facility


• Mechanical/equipment training


• Continuous Improvement experience


• Leadership abilities

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

ABOUT BIMEDA

Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a century's experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health, wellbeing and productivity of the world's animals.

Bimeda's global innovation program sees eight state-of-the art R&D centers across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever-evolving needs of the animal health industry.

Bimeda's eleven manufacturing facilities across eight countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative, curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional boluses, feed additives, tablets, water-soluble powders, pastes and non-sterile liquids.

Globally, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.