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Lifecore Biomedical, LLC
Lead Packaging Technician - 2nd Shift
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What they do
A Packaging Machine Operator operates and maintains machinery which packages a product or products at a production or manufacturing facility, or a distribution hub.
$40,721 / year median in Minnesota
+6% projected growth
Job Description
It's not what we make. It's what we make possible and the possibilities at Lifecore are endless! This full-time position offers incredible benefits, a four-day work week, competitive pay, and a company culture focused on development and growth which includes promotion opportunities. Lifecore Biomedical is seeking a motivated, hands-on production leader to join our Packaging team as a Lead Packaging Technician . In this role, you will serve as the front-line production lead, supporting daily packaging operations while ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), safety requirements, and quality standards. As a Lead Packaging Technician, you will: Serve as the primary point of contact on the production floor for packaging process questions and technical guidance Coordinate daily workflow activities to support production schedules and department priorities Assist with onboarding and training Packaging Technicians using established training methods and procedures Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and perform changeovers on packaging equipment including cartoning, assembler, and sealing lines Review batch records and production documentation for accuracy and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) Identify, investigate, and escalate quality, equipment, or process issues as appropriate Support nonconformance investigations, documentation, and corrective action activities Complete production transactions, material returns, and inventory-related activities using ERP system Assist with the creation and revision of work instructions, procedures, and manufacturing documentation Communicate production status, shift updates, and operational concerns with cross-functional teams Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and GMP requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives To qualify as a Lead Packaging Technician, you'll need the following: High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical or similarly regulated industry Minimum of 2 years of general packaging process experience Experience with GMP documentation practices Experience using ERP systems for production transactions, inventory management, and material requests Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills Ability to follow detailed written procedures and work instructions Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to train and mentor packaging personnel Previous experience serving as a team lead, trainer, process owner, or informal leader a strong plus
Schedule:
Monday- Thursday, 3:15 PM
- 1:45 AM Starting rate: $31.00
- 35.
Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq:
LFCR ) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance