bioMerieux

Description

The Packaging Operator I is responsible for the accurate and efficient packaging of prepared culture media products in compliance with cGMP standards. This role focuses on activities such as inspecting, labeling, boxing, palletizing, and performing line clearance. The Packaging Operator ensures that all final product is properly assembled, labeled, and staged for distribution in accordance with batch documentation and SOPs. This position plays a critical role in ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance in the final step of the manufacturing process.

Primary Duties:

Primary Duties

Packaging Operations

• Perform packaging of finished goods using established configuration guides and packaging instructions
• Accurately label, sleeve, and box products in accordance with batch records and SOPs
• Assemble and palletize finished product for distribution, verifying product count and condition
• Perform 100% inspection of packaging components for accuracy and quality
• Conduct QC sampling per established sampling plans and document appropriately
• Maintain clear and legible documentation of all packaging activities, inspections, and batch reconciliation steps
• Operate and monitor packaging equipment and assist with startup, changeover, and shutdown procedures

Quality & Compliance

• Perform packaging activities in full compliance with GMP and ISO requirements
• Participate in quality investigations and assist with reworks or label corrections as needed
• Ensure proper line clearance and cleanliness of packaging areas between batches
• Communicate quality concerns or deviations to appropriate personnel immediately
• Adhere to gowning and PPE requirements and follow cleanroom or classified area procedures

Teamwork & Communication

• Participate in daily team huddles and provide updates on progress and issues
• Collaborate with production, quality, and material handling teams to maintain flow of packaging operations
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment

Documentation & Data Entry

• Accurately complete batch record entries, logbooks, and count sheets
• Use electronic systems (SAP, MES, or equivalent) to input data and confirm packaging steps

Other Duties

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within packaging
• Perform basic troubleshooting or escalate equipment issues
• Assist with training new team members as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 months of experience in a regulated manufacturing or packaging environment

Preferred:

• Experience operating high-speed packaging equipment
• Knowledge of cGMP and FDA regulations
• Familiarity with SCADA/HMI interfaces

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to follow written instructions and SOPs
• Team player with good communication skills
• Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 lbs
• Willingness to work overtime or flexible shifts as needed
• Dependable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, repetitive environment
• Basic computer literacy and ability to complete digital forms or entries
• Self-motivated and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to maintain focus and accuracy during routine tasks
• Demonstrates initiative in asking questions and seeking clarification when needed
• Ability to work independently once trained, while also functioning as part of a collaborative team

The estimated hourly range for this role based in Illinois is between $20.60 - 25.40. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves

Please be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMérieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site https://careers.biomerieux.com/ or contact us at recruitment@biomerieux.com.

BioMérieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMérieux’s or its affiliates’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at recruitment@biomerieux.com, or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).