Union Packaging Operator LG3 Mon- Thur 3pm - 1:30am (2nd shift)

Boehringer Ingelheim; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a production operator to perform scheduled maintenance, operate packaging lines, and support manufacturing of biological products. You will contribute to quality, safety, and efficiency in a global biopharma environment.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to follow complex procedures, and teamwork to ensure successful daily operations in a GMP setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with hazardous waste handling preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP/documentation practices.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and international regulations (e.g. cGMP, USDA, DOT, EPA, OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Prepare records, calculations, and documentation.
• Read and follow schedules, records, procedures, and documents.
• Train other employees in area of responsibility as assigned.
• Assist in training other employees in an area of responsibility as assigned.
• Set-up, operate and maintain printing, labeling and quality verification technology.
• Perform final product quality inspections.
• Maintain inventories and inventory records.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MES

SAP

Scanners

Printers

Scales

Job description

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance

Description

To perform duties in the manufacturing and packaging of high-quality biological products.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare all assigned records, calculations, and documentation
• Read and follow schedules, records, procedures, and documents
• Assist in training other employees in an area of responsibility as assigned
• Assist staff in developing new procedures and methods or improving old ones
• Use and understand computer assisted data entry including MES, SAP, scanners, printers, scales and other integrated equipment
• Assist lower labor grades as needed to insure the completion of daily tasks
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste
• Follow safety precautions and procedures and maintain safe behavior practices
• Maintain accurate inventories and inventory records as called upon
• Set-up and operate printing technology as well as the re-winder as assigned
• Set-up, operate and maintain labeling, packaging and quality verification technology (e.g. vision systems) as assigned with the exception of set-up of the automated cartoning line and other future processes requiring advanced training or additional skills as defined by packaging management.
• Maintain label integrity within the packaging operations to prevent mix-up or mislabeling
• Perform final product quality inspections
• Perform line audit to insure proper material usage
• Prepare all assigned production records and documentation
• Perform packaging assembly without mix-up or omission of components
• Clean and organize production rooms
• Monitor product storage criteria and maintain proper temperature
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance
• Maintain safe behavior practices
• Meet production standards
• Assist higher-grade operators under supervision
• Required to perform work of a lower classification as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Communication Skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to train others.
• Mathematical Skills
  • Perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to use basic logic to identify and solve problems
  • Knowledge and skill to recognize creative ideas that add value and are able to be implemented to improve efficiency, effectiveness and reduce complexity for department
• Mechanical Aptitude
  • Demonstrated understanding of systems, equipment, and processes
• Computer Skills
  • Experience with Windows Operating System
• Comprehension and application
  • Proficient reading, comprehension and application skills toward a diverse set complicated tasks
• Physical Demands
  • Lifting, push/pull in this dept. does not exceed 50 pounds of force.
  • Labels, inserts, and displays are handled ranging from 14 to 48.5 pounds.
  • Full pallets of vaccine diluent, etc. are dealt w/using a hand jack (forces to push/pull these items range from 30-40 pounds of force).
  • Only item in the department weighing more than 50 pounds is a full box of paper, weighing 52 pounds, full box is not to be carried.
  • Box of paper should be opened and individual reams of paper taken out in stacks.
  • Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly
  • Ability to meet physical exertion requirements of job, to include lifting and push/pull of up to 50 pounds force

• High school diploma or equivalent

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Additional Education and/or Equivalent Experience
• Successful completion of National Career Readiness Work Keys assessment
• Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Handling
• Knowledge of Traffic Patterns
• Knowledge of or evidence of working with BPE methods
• Understanding of Basic GMP/Documentation practices
• Demonstrated ability and understanding of Safe working habits including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal, State, and International regulations, such as cGMP, USDA, DOT, EPA, OSHA as they pertain to the employee’s work
• Demonstrated knowledge of corporate guidelines and Policies related to the employee’s work
• Demonstrated knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) related to the employee’s work
• Demonstrated knowledge of processes and theory related to the employee’s work

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com