Packaging Operator 1 - Launch Program

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role

The Packaging Operator 1 (Launch Program) at MilliporeSigma will work part-time while receiving tuition support to simultaneously attend school full time, at a participating school designated by the company. Using this innovative model, you will be trained and developed by industry professionals, and apply your education in real-time while building towards a career! The Packaging Operator 1 will manually or semi-automatically, cap, label and over-pack liquid products per approved packaging specifications while utilizing all necessary safety equipment. This position will be full-time during summer and winter breaks, and part-time (minimum 24 hours per week) during the school year. There is flexibility with hours based upon class schedule. The Operator will contribute to packaging operations, and will perform the following tasks:

• Overpack and label filled units for shipping in compliance with shipping regulations
• Complete packaging documentation to ensure 100% accuracy for quantity shipped and labels used
• Adhere to all Safety directives, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment
• Weigh materials using precision equipment into specified containers
• Maintain equipment, tools, and facilities in a safe, clean environment following 6S standards
• Timely completion of learning assignments
• Miscellaneous duties and tasks, as assigned
• Strategic Impact
• Impacts direct work team through accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of own work

Physical Attributes:

• Wear appropriate protective gear, (hard hats, glasses/goggles, chemical resistant suits, gloves, safety shoes) and other personal protection equipment "PPE" to protect from toxic or corrosive chemicals in the forms of liquids, solids, vapors or airborne particles
• Sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl 
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds unassisted 
• Move more than 50 pounds with assistance 
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus
• Regular use of phones, computers, office equipment, and laboratory equipment

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Less than 2 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting 
• Willingness to start or continue enrollment at Lakeland University or other 4 year college or university, as designated by the company, for Spring 2025 semester 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2nd or 3rd year students majoring in a physical science (e.g. Chemistry or Biochemistry) or engineering (e.g. Chemical Engineering or Engineering Technology)
• Completion of general chemistry and lab safety coursework, in addition to ongoing coursework in chemistry
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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