Packaging Technician I - 2nd Shift

Neogen Corporation • Lansing, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Technician assembles and packages diagnostic test kits used in the food safety industry according to Standard Operating Procedures ensuring accuracy and quality throughout the process. This role involves various tasks such as assembling kits, labeling components, completing production paperwork, performing final inspections, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of work areas. The technician will also be responsible for adhering to safety regulations, ISO guidelines, and GMP/GDP practices, and may operate semi-automated equipment for dispensing solutions. The position requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail and assist with inventories and supply management.

Requirements

• High school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s and calculate percent.
• Ability to perform these calculations using units of American weight and measurement.
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to read, write and speak simple sentences in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural documents.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk and sit.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum tenure of 1 year in the Packaging Assistant I position is required to be met before consideration for promotion to the next position level: Packaging Assistant II.

Responsibilities

• Assembles diagnostic test kits
• Labels components
• Completes production paperwork
• Performs final inspections, weights, and counts of items to ensure they meet production standards
• Maintains general cleanliness and organization of physical areas responsible for
• May work at different stations as production needs require
• Perform tasks according to the appropriate Standard Manufacturing Procedure (SMP) or Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Follow International Organization for Standardization (ISO) guidelines in the manufacture of all reagents
• Use good manufacturing procedures (GMP) and good documentation practices (GDP) in the manufacture of all reagents
• Maintains the general cleanliness and organization of work areas using lean processes and 5S
• Adheres to any and all safety rules and regulations, including personal protective equipment, proper use of equipment, proper disposal of any and all materials etc.
• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time, while maintaining attention to detail
• Maintains equipment and facilities
• Dispenses bulk solutions through the use of semi-automated equipment.
• Assist in physical inventories as required
• Aid in supply management
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or manager
• Comply with and promote all corporate handbook policies
• Comply with, promote and strive to achieve all corporate and departmental goals
• Comply with, promote and strive to achieve all productivity, quality, and behavior expectations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on your first day of employment.
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Meaningful Work
• Collaborative Culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED