Manufacturing Associate - 1st Shift

Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All . We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone , we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo . We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging. Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care. Description Overview Perrigo Company is dedicated to making lives by bringing high quality and affordable self-care products that consumers trust everywhere they are sold. Help us do it. Scope of the Role Operates and ensures proper operation of manufacturing equipment. Conducts regular in-process checks of quality attributes of materials and products and to ensure the equipment is operating correctly. Assists in recording accurate production and inspection data and is responsible for completing manufacturing paperwork in compliance with required SOPs and cGMPs. Performs set ups, changeovers and cleans the work area throughout the shift to ensure proper clearance of materials. Continuously looks for and helps to implement improvements to the process, productivity, quality and reduce costs. Performs other related duties as assigned. Experience Required High School Diploma or Equivalency required. Must possess basic math and reading comprehension skills and be able to read, speak and comprehend instructions in English, including procedure documents, as well as proofread alpha and numeric data. Requires ability to follow standard work and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Basic computer skills and the ability to navigate through computer based training systems and use in the course of daily work may be required. Must be able to communicate effectively as a member of a work team. Must meet all locally defined training requirements. Experience in a pharmaceutical, Federal Drug Administration (FDA) controlled, other controlled regulatory agencies, or Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) packaging or manufacturing environment is preferred. Required to operate and handle material handling equipment. Ability to work overtime as required. Essential Functions of the Job Physical Requirements: Consistently/Frequently – Sit, walk, lift 50 lbs., pulling and pushing, grasp, move items, feel with hand/fingers Occasionally – Stand, climb stairs/ladders, stoop/bend, squat, kneeling, twisting, reach, reach above shoulders and head Rarely – Lift above shoulders and head 25 lbs. Environmental: Consistently/Frequently - exposure to loud noises/machinery and exposure to chemicals Occasionally - exposure to hot conditions including room temperatures of 90+ degrees Fahrenheit. Other Qualities: Consistently/Frequently - see (vision), ability to see colors, hear, ability to read and write, ability to interpret information, basic math, reading and writing in English. Simple problem solving may be required to adjust process parameters based on data readouts and machine feedback and document corrections to batch records and other controlled documents using cGMP-compliant practices. Simple decision-making skills are expected to read and interpret work instructions and SOPs and then decide on appropriate courses of action based on the guidance provided. Benefits We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally. Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo. We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here Applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.) All application materials, including resumes and CVs, must be submitted in English. Thank you. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo