About the role
Perrigo Company is dedicated to making lives better by bringing high quality and affordable self-care products that consumers trust everywhere they are sold. Help us do it!
Perrigo Nutritionals, located in **Eau Claire, WI** is currently looking for highly motivated **Production Operators** who will work the **Nights Shift (6pm - 6am ET)** on a biweekly repeating 2/2/3 schedule (i.e. Week A: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat; Week B: Sun, Wed, Thurs).
This is a full-time, non-exempt, unionized position with a minimum starting pay rate of **$28.00 per hour + a $2.00 shift premium**. A comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including but not limited to Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K Matching, Quarterly Bonus, Life / AD&D Insurance, Short & Longterm Disability, PTO accrual starting after 90-day probation, and more is also provided by Perrigo.
**$2,500 sign on bonus & base pay increase offered after 90 day probation!**
## **Scope of the Role**
At Perrigo, basic duties and responsibilities for a Production Operator can include operating various pieces of production equipment; monitoring production processes and line operations.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Follow the plant safety rules (LOTO procedures, PPE, etc.) report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately.
* Follow factory safety & environmental objectives & targets.
* Follow factory food safety, quality objectives & targets.
* Follow Perrigo Good Manufacturing Practices; report food safety and quality issues immediately.
* Maintain compliance with regulations and refer to Perrigo Quality Management System on all related procedures and programs.
* Understand the food safety and quality aspects of the position as indicated in the Quality Management System, on-the-job training, and standard operating procedures that apply.
* Understand and apply the principles of continuous improvement in the work area.
## **Experience Required**
**Physical Requirements**
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
* Ability to bend, twist, and stand for long period of time
**Required Experience**
* 1+ year of previous experience in manufacturing strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of training / education
* High school diploma / GED level of education completed
**Experience (Preferred)**
* 2-3 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (Food, Bev, Pharma, CPG, etc.) preferred
* Great attention to detail & ability to multi-task
* Computer skills acquired through work experience
* Willingness to work off shifts (there are no first shift positions available) and overtime as needed
* Improvement mindset and problem solving/critical thinking abilities
* Reliable attendance
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Forklift experience