Senior Operations Technician (Warehouse & Packaging)

Merck; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 59,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in De Soto, Kansas is seeking a Warehouse / Packaging Senior Technician for the third shift. You will contribute to daily production activities, label application, packaging, palletization, and ensure accurate documentation using GMP standards.

Flexibility for overtime and potential travel is limited. The role offers a pathway to contribute to biologics packaging improvements within a climate-controlled facility and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years relevant work experience, or a Bachelor's degree.
• Proficient with MS Word and MS Excel.
• Experience in a manufacturing/packaging environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP/Good Documentation Practices is implied by context.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily packaging production activities including bottle labeling and packing.
• Maintain schedule adherence and complete process documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in problem-solving.
• Operate forklift and pallet jack and assist with equipment setup and operation.
• Support training of new team members and ensure overtime coverage as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

MS Word & Excel

Overtime availability

Training new team members

Forklift operation

Equipment setup and operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years relevant work experience - OR - Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way. Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do. The Warehouse / Packaging Senior Technician position is available at our Animal Health facility in De Soto, Kansas, located near Kansas City metropolitan area. The DeSoto facility is expanding operations to manufacturing vaccines and biologics for large and companion animals and leveraging an experienced and innovative team environment, the key technologies at the site are biologics production using fermentation and cell culture platforms, filling and packaging. Working within the packaging operations teams you will be expected to be able to work independently and as part of the team to contribute to the daily completion and schedule adherence of production activities. The packaging operation is made up of teams that carry out the day-to-day production activities of sealed bottle label application, bottle packaging, palletization, process document completion, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation. The position requires someone who can demonstrate good attention to detail and achieve a consistent error‑free execution of daily job responsibilities, be able to complete documentation using Good Documentation Practices and be able to identify opportunities for process improvement and employ basic problem‑solving skills.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum 2 years of relevant work experience - OR - Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study

Required Skills & Experience

• Principled verbal and written communications and to effectively communicate information to colleagues at various levels
• Follow/comply with Manufacturing/Packaging Directions, Standard Operating Procedures, Company/Corporate/Regulatory Policies.
• Ability to demonstrate basic skills in effective time management to meet given deadlines.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with team members and show initiative to support others on the team.
• Proficient with basic computer skills including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to work overtime as needed due to business demands.
• Assist in training new team members.
• Operation of a company forklift and pallet jack.
• Assist with equipment set-up and operation.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience working in a manufacturing/packaging environment.
• Good understanding of aseptic processes used in manufacturing/packaging.
• Experience using quality improvement tools and continuous improvement processes and site quality metrics.
• Experience in SAP or other ERP system

Working Conditions

• This position is Third Shift Monday – Friday, work hours are 9:30pm - 6:00am.
• Flexibility working overtime, including holidays, Saturdays and Sundays, when business needs demand
• Travel is not a part of this position
• Climate controlled and areas that are not climate-controlled

Salary Range For This Role Is

$59,100 - $93,000

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Required Skills

Aseptic Operations, Aseptic Operations, Cell Cultures, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Global Manufacturing, GMP Compliance, GMP Documentation, GMP Training, Mammalian Cell Culture, Master Batch Records, Meeting Deadlines, Packaging Processes, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Process Improvements, Production Management, Production Operations, Production Processes, Production Scheduling, Regulatory Policies, Safety Compliance, SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Teamwork {+ 2 more}

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

09/15/2026

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Requisition ID

R405932