Senior Warehouse​/Packaging Technician

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science.

- Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology.

- Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence.

- Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

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 connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

A Senior Warehouse / Packaging Technician position is available at our Animal Health facility in De Soto, Kansas, located near Kansas City metropolitan area. The DeSoto facility is expanding operations to manufacturing vaccines and biologics for large and companion animals and leveraging an experienced and innovative team environment, the key technologies at the site are biologics production using fermentation and cell culture platforms, filling and packaging.

Working within the packaging operations teams you will be expected to be able to work independently and as part of the team to contribute to the daily completion and schedule adherence of production activities. The packaging operation is made up of teams that carry out the day to day production activities of sealed bottle label application, bottle packaging, palletization, process document completion, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation.

The position requires someone who can demonstrate good attention to detail and achieve a consistent error-free execution of daily job responsibilities, be able to complete documentation using Good Documentation Practices and be able to identify opportunities for process improvement and employ basic problem-solving skills.

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum 4 years of relevant work experience OR
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.

• Principled verbal and written communications and to effectively communicate information to colleagues at various levels.
• Follow/comply with Manufacturing/Packaging Directions, Standard Operating Procedures, Company/Corporate/Regulatory Policies.
• Ability to demonstrate basic skills in effective time management to meet given deadlines.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with team members and show initiative to support others on the team.
• Proficient with basic computer skills including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to work overtime as needed due to business demands.
• Assist in training new team members.
• Operation of a company forklift and pallet jack.
• Assist with equipment set-up and operation.

• 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.
• Experience in SAP or other ERP system.

• This position is Weekend Shift Friday
  - Monday, work hours are 8:00am - 6:30pm.
• Flexibility working overtime, including holidays and weekdays, when business needs demand.
• Travel is not a part of this position.
• Climate controlled and areas that are not climate-controlled.

$59,100 - $93,000

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Aseptic Operations, Aseptic Operations, Cleanroom Gowning, Communication, Computer Literacy, End User Support, Equipment Management, Equipment Set Up, Gift Wrapping, GMP Compliance, GMP Documentation, GMP Training, Hardware Support, Information Systems, Master Batch Records, Microsoft Word, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Production Scheduling, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Software Installations, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Summary Reports, Systems Software, Task Management {+ 10 more}

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