Packaging Operator 1-12 Hr Night Shift

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

11h•$20 - $31

About The Position

MilliporeSigma is hiring a Packaging Operator to weigh and transfer hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals into specified containers, operate and troubleshoot automated dispensing equipment, and ensure quality, safety, and documentation standards are met. The role includes verifying materials and process orders, completing electronic records and cleaning documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practice, and maintaining equipment and facilities to 6S standards. Operators also safely use powered pallet and drum movers, dispose of waste according to regulations, and participate in testing and implementing process and equipment changes. This position works a 12-hour night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM on a repeating 2/2/3 schedule. The role requires appropriate personal protective equipment and the ability to perform a range of physical activities, including lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted. The position does not offer work-authorization sponsorship; external applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Wear appropriate protective gear, including hard hats, glasses or goggles, chemical-resistant suits, gloves, and safety shoes, to protect against toxic or corrosive chemicals.
Sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl.
Lift and move up to 50 pounds unassisted and move more than 50 pounds with assistance.
Have close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly use 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 use of 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 with consumed bulk quantities to ensure quality standards are met.
Complete required paperwork, document cleaning procedures, and populate electronic process orders following Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot 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 before starting operations.
Verify bulk container, batch, and material numbers against process order specifications before use.
Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying hazards and maintaining equipment, tools, and facilities according to 6S standards.
Safely operate powered pallet and drum movers and dispose of waste according to company and government regulations.
Participate in testing and implementing process and equipment changes to improve efficiency and maintain an incident-free work environment.