Packaging Operator 1

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Sheboygan Falls, WI

6d•$20 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves weighing and transferring chemicals, completing paperwork, operating dispensing equipment, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The position requires active participation in safety culture, equipment maintenance, and process improvement. The work environment involves handling hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and requires the use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Wear appropriate protective gear, (hard hats, glasses/goggles, chemical resistant suits, gloves, safety shoes) and other personal protection equipment "PPE" to protect from toxic or corrosive chemicals in the forms of liquids, solids, vapors or airborne particles.
Sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl.
Lift and move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Move more than 50 pounds with assistance.
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus.
Regular use of phones, computers, office equipment, and laboratory equipment.

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Strong math skills, including using the metric system.
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
Experience operating a forklift.

Responsibilities

Precisely weigh and transfer hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals into specified containers and compare filled quantities against consumed bulk quantities to ensure quality standards are met.
Complete all required paperwork, document cleaning procedures, and populate electronic process orders following Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot all automated dispensing equipment, including assembling, disassembling, and cleaning tools and utensils according to safety protocols.
Verify room ventilation and safety equipment functionality, obtain and scan process orders, and confirm electronic balance calibration prior to starting any operation.
Verify bulk container, batch, and material numbers against process order specifications before use to ensure accuracy.
Actively participate in promoting a proactive safety culture, identifying hazards, and maintaining equipment, tools, and facilities according to 6S standards.
Safely operate powered pallet and drum movers, and ensure proper disposal of waste according to both company and government regulations.
Participate in the testing and implementation of process and equipment changes to enhance efficiency and maintain an incident-free work environment.