Warehouse/Packaging Technician

Biopharma Careers; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Compassionate and sick days

Job summary

Biopharma Careers seeks an Associate Packaging Technician for our Animal Health facility in De Soto, Kansas. You will work on packaging lines, seal bottle labels, palletize, and ensure accurate documentation. The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to SOPs, GMP, and quality systems.

The position is Friday–Monday weekend shift, with potential overtime and holidays. Applicants should have strong computer skills, and experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to daily production activities in packaging operations.
• Complete documentation using Good Documentation Practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and problem-solving.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Biological manufacturing

Cleanroom gowning

Documentation preparation

GMP operations

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Production scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Shift work

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; 2 years experience

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP or ERP system

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.

Summary, Focus and Purpose

The Associate Packaging 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.

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

• 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 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

• Experience working in a manufacturing/packaging environment.
• Good understanding of aseptic processes used in manufacturing/packaging.
• Experience in SAP or other ERP system.

Working Conditions

• This position is Weekend Shift Friday – Monday, work hours are 8:00am - 6:30pm.
• Flexibility working overtime, including holidays and weekdays, when business needs demand.
• Travel is not a part of this position.
• Climate controlled and areas that are not climate-controlled.

Salary

The salary range for this role is: $48,600 - $76,600. 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.

Benefits

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

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Biological Manufacturing
• Cleanroom Gowning
• Computer Literacy
• Customer Communications
• Documentation Preparation
• Document Management
• Equipment Installations
• Equipment Management
• Equipment Set Up
• Gift Wrapping
• GMP Operations
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Laboratory Processes
• Machinery Operation
• Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Quality Control
• Operations Engineering
• Packaging Operations
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Production Scheduling
• Regulatory Compliance
• Shift Work
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing {+ 8 more}

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

San Francisco Residents Only

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Other Information

• 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: 09/17/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.