Packaging Technician

Merck•Millsboro, DE

11h•$48,600 - $76,600•Onsite

About The Position

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant linked to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. Our Animal Health team offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services. The Millsboro, DE Animal Health facility is located in Sussex County, DE, within the Salisbury, MD-DE Metropolitan Area. We are looking for a talented individual to join our Packaging team. Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics and integrity, experiences, and a passion for improving animal health. Our company, consistently cited as a great place to work, discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Starting on day one, we will provide you the necessary training the Technician will need to follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to all safety and company policies while performing advanced laboratory services in various manufacturing areas. Throughout your career, we will offer you continued development through training classes, workshops, meetings, etc., to improve job skills and product-related procedures.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
Ability to follow/comply with Manufacturing/Packaging Directions, Standard Operating Procedures, Company/Corporate/Regulatory Policies
Proficient with basic computer skills including MS Word and MS Excel
Ability to operate manufacturing equipment with training
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills are required
General knowledge of reading, mathematics and computer skills are required.
Demonstrated effective time management to meet given deadlines.
Ability to communicate and work in cooperation with other employees in a manufacturing environment.
Successful completion of a Physical Abilities Test.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing/packaging environment
Good understanding of aseptic processes used in manufacturing/packaging
Experience using quality improvement tools and continuous improvement processes and site quality metrics

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a compliance mind-set (EHS, Quality and Finance) and continuously sets a high standard for themselves and others
Works with a minimal degree of supervision
Contributes to the daily schedule adherence of production activities
Is skilled within own job role and training cross-functionally within own department
Actively participates in the function and maintenance of an effective Tier 1 meeting
Accurate record keeping including charts, log books, and all pertinent documentation.
Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while notifying appropriate personnel
May be accountable for accumulation, labeling and management of hazardous wastes, as appropriate to their area, providing you are properly trained prior to assignment.
Demonstrates, at all times, safe work habits and maintains a safe work environment. Comprehends and complies with all safety and company policies and procedures.
Assist in weekly reports as assigned.
Attend training classes, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to improve job skills and product-related procedures.