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Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

The Warehouse / Packaging Senior Technician position is available at our Animal Health facility in De Soto, Kansas, located near Kansas City metropolitan area. The DeSoto facility is expanding operations to manufacturing vaccines and biologics for large and companion animals and leveraging an experienced and innovative team environment, the key technologies at the site are biologics production using fermentation and cell culture platforms, filling and packaging.

Working within the packaging operations teams you will be expected to be able to work independently and as part of the team to contribute to the daily completion and schedule adherence of production activities. The packaging operation is made up of teams that carry out the day-to-day production activities of sealed bottle label application, bottle packaging, palletization, process document completion, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation.

The position requires someone who can demonstrate good attention to detail and achieve a consistent error-free execution of daily job responsibilities, be able to complete documentation using Good Documentation Practices and be able to identify opportunities for process improvement and employ basic problem-solving skills.

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum 2 years of relevant work experience - OR - Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study

Required Skills & Experience:

Principled verbal and written communications and to effectively communicate information to colleagues at various levels

Follow/comply with Manufacturing/Packaging Directions, Standard Operating Procedures, Company/Corporate/Regulatory Policies.

Ability to demonstrate basic skills in effective time management to meet given deadlines.

Demonstrates ability to work effectively with team members and show initiative to support others on the team.

Proficient with basic computer skills including MS Word and MS Excel.

Ability to work overtime as needed due to business demands.

Assist in training new team members.

Operation of a company forklift and pallet jack.

Assist with equipment set-up and operation.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience working in a manufacturing/packaging environment.

Good understanding of aseptic processes used in manufacturing/packaging.

Experience using quality improvement tools and continuous improvement processes and site quality metrics.

Experience in SAP or other ERP system

Working conditions:

This position is Third Shift Monday - Friday, work hours are 9:30pm - 6:00am.

Flexibility working overtime, including holidays, Saturdays and Sundays, when business needs demand

Travel is not a part of this position

Climate controlled and areas that are not climate-controlled

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Required Skills:

Aseptic Operations, Aseptic Operations, Cell Cultures, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Global Manufacturing, GMP Compliance, GMP Documentation, GMP Training, Mammalian Cell Culture, Master Batch Records, Meeting Deadlines, Packaging Processes, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Process Improvements, Production Management, Production Operations, Production Processes, Production Scheduling, Regulatory Policies, Safety Compliance, SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Teamwork {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

09/15/2026

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