Production Technician ($24/Hr) - 2nd Shift

Bimeda•Ottawa Township, MN

21d

About The Position

Bimeda is hiring an entry-level Production Technician to support production of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products. The role involves packaging and inspecting finished products, setting up, operating, and troubleshooting packaging machinery, and helping ensure production processes meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The position reports to the Production Manager or Supervisor and offers opportunities to develop skills and advance. The available second shift runs Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The technician will work in a production environment, maintain production documentation, clean equipment and packaging areas, assist with training team members, and may be cross-trained for other production duties. Respirator use is required when needed; this requires a clean-shaven face and passing a medical examination and fit test.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to frequently lift 20–40 pounds and work at a fast pace.
High school diploma or GED.
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills, including clear, legible handwriting.
Good manual handling skills and hand-eye coordination.
Willingness to work overtime when needed.
A clean-shaven face and successful medical examination and fit testing when respirator use is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous production experience in the pharmaceutical or food industry.
Forklift experience.
Familiarity with FDA-compliant facilities and quality assurance processes.
Mechanical or equipment training.
Experience with continuous improvement practices to enhance production efficiency.
Leadership potential and a positive contribution to the team environment.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety guidelines.
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot filling and packaging machinery to maintain production flow.
Visually inspect products to ensure they meet quality standards and cGMP regulations, and address issues immediately.
Complete and maintain production documentation, including batch records and equipment logs, in accordance with FDA and inventory policies.
Perform and document routine cleaning of equipment and packaging areas.
Assist in training new team members on production processes and standards.
Be willing to cross-train for other duties within the production area.
Wear a respirator when required, subject to clean-shaven-face requirements and passing a medical examination and fit test.
Undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the role.