Operations Technician (Warehouse & Packaging) - 3rd shift

About the role

The 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.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as part of the team to contribute to the daily completion and schedule adherence of production activities.
• Carry out day-to-day production activities such as sealed bottle label application, bottle packaging, palletization, process document completion, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and achieve a consistent error-free execution of daily job responsibilities.
• Complete documentation using Good Documentation Practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and employ basic problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum 2 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.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and 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.
• Able to assist in training new team members.
• Operation of a company forklift and pallet jack.
• Able to assist with equipment set-up and operation.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience working in a manufacturing/packaging environment.
• Good understanding of aseptic processes used in manufacturing/packaging.
• Experience in SAP or other ERP system.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision healthcare, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.