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Summary: The Packaging Technician assembles and packages diagnostic test kits used in the food safety industry according to Standard Operating Procedures ensuring accuracy and quality throughout the process.

Location: Lansing

2nd Shift

Essential Duties and 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 any and all safety rules and regulations, including personal protective equipment, proper use of equipment, proper disposal of any and all materials etc.

• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time, 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.

Skills and Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Cultural Savvy: Demonstrates and lives One Neogen 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 culture of trust through team work.               

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.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience: 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.