Packaging Technician

About the role

Assembles and packages diagnostic test kits used in the food safety industry according to Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring accuracy and quality throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Assembles diagnostic test kits
• Labels components
• Completes production paperwork
• Performs final inspections, weights, and counts of items to ensure they meet production standards
• Maintains general cleanliness and organization of physical areas responsible for
• May work at different stations as production needs require
• Perform tasks according to the appropriate Standard Manufacturing Procedure (SMP) or Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Follow International Organization for Standardization (ISO) guidelines in the manufacture of all reagents
• Use good manufacturing procedures (GMP) and good documentation practices (GDP) in the manufacture of all reagents
• Maintains the general cleanliness and organization of work areas using lean processes and 5S
• Adheres to all safety rules and regulations, including personal protective equipment, proper use of equipment, and proper disposal of materials
• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods while maintaining attention to detail
• Maintains equipment and facilities
• Dispenses bulk solutions through the use of semi-automated equipment
• Assist in physical inventories as required
• Aid in supply management
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or manager
• Comply with and promote all corporate handbook policies
• Comply with, promote, and strive to achieve all corporate and departmental goals
• Comply with, promote, and strive to achieve all productivity, quality, and behavior expectations

Requirements

• High school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum tenure of 1 year in the Packaging Assistant I position is required to be met before consideration for promotion to the next position level: Packaging Assistant II
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s, and calculate percent
• Ability to perform calculations using units of American weight and measurement
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers
• Ability to read, write, and speak simple sentences in English
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural documents

Skills

• Cultural Savvy: Demonstrates and lives Neogen’s Pillars of Trust: Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service through all actions, behaviors, and communication
• Communication: Communicates effectively through all necessary messaging and actively listens to others
• Leading Others: Leads by example and creates a culture of trust through teamwork
• Decision Making and Problem Solving: Identifies information needed and makes timely decisions; has knowledge needed to perform responsibilities
• Driving Performance: Drives performance through remaining focused, consistently showing up and timeliness, meeting productivity standards, thinking outside of the box, and asking for help when needed
• Organizational Strategy: Understands their role and is actively curious as to how it fits within the organization

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and color vision

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors or airborne particles, and potentially hazardous chemicals (utilizing proper personal protective equipment)
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Benefits

• Benefits starting on Day One – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on your first day of employment
• 401(k) with company match – Invest in your future with retirement savings and company contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Enjoy generous paid time off so you can rest, recharge, and spend time with those who matter most
• Career Growth Opportunities – Committed to promoting from within and providing the tools, training, and support to help you grow your career
• Meaningful Work – Be part of a team whose work has a real impact on our customers, communities, and the world around us
• Collaborative Culture – Join a team that values innovation, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement

About the company

From farm to fork, Neogen offers solutions to enhance the quality, quantity, and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations—and in turn their consumers. Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust—the principles which guide our everyday decision-making—include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service.