Manufacturing Operator - 3rd Shift Oral Care

Perrigo Company plc
Grand Rapids, MI

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All . We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone , we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo . We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Operator to join our Oral Care facility in Kentwood, MI.

Shift: 3rd (Sunday Night Start) Monday-Friday | Saturday - OT as needed | Work Schedule: 8 Hour Shifts | 10:30pm-6:30am

  • The Manufacturing Operator is responsible for coordinating all activities related to the operation of any assigned machine or area. These activities include monitoring, operation, setup, change over, and troubleshooting, and training of other associates; and ensuring that the customer order is produced according to customer specifications, quality standards, and schedule/work order

Scope of the Role

  • Operate equipment within the safety standards and guidelines.
  • Review production orders to verify customer specifications. Ensure line runs according to assigned quality standards, production quantity and machine specification for each item.
  • Coordinate the activities of assigned crew and communicate with material handlers during production runs and downtown to assure maximum efficiencies.
  • Changeover machines for running of different customer orders. Changeover duties include performing line clearance, check work orders to verify customer specifications, obtaining all materials required, verification of batch and lot numbers, etc.
  • Perform troubleshooting duties to ensure that quality parts are produced. Troubleshooting duties may include adjustment of the following: speed, temperature, air pressure, eyelet/needle, tensioner, scale factor, bobbin length. In addition, must be able to diagnose a machine problem and properly communicate it to Asset Reliability.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork including in-process inspection, move ticket, and the daily production sheet, which contains information on inventory used, parts produced, and rate.
  • Enter data in the SAP system.
  • Support effective implementation of all GMP requirements and understand how it affects products/processes supported and/or owned.
  • Involvement with RedZone utilization as instructed.

Experience Required

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
  • Ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions in English, such as safety, quality, and GMP guidelines
  • 6 months of manufacturing job experience
  • Working knowledge of computers is required to perform necessary task such as finding and reading procedures, using computer terminals.
  • Basic math and reading comprehension skills are also required.

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about at Perrigo.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more

Applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.) All application materials, including resumes and CVs, must be submitted in English. Thank you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo

Posted 2026-05-29

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