Packaging Operator - Nights

at Perrigo in Georgia , Vermont, United States

Job Description

Perrigo Nutritionals, in Georgia, VT is looking to train several new Packaging Operators for their Manufacturing team. We are currently offering Night shifts. All training will be provided!

6pm-6am on a 2-2-3 schedule that may require off-shift, weekend, and/or holiday work when applicable. 

These are full-time, non-exempt positions with a starting pay rate of $22-24 per hour, depending on experience + a 15% shift premium. A comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, health, dental, vision, 401K with match, quarterly bonus, and more is also offered by Perrigo.

We are also offering a $2,500 retention bonus!

Video introduction:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiOJ_bD_QCQ

2027 Plant Closure Disclaimer 

In March of 2025, Perrigo announced that the current operations at our facility in Milton, VT will be migrated to our plant in Eau Claire, WI at the estimated sunset date of July 2027. However, production operations will continue for approximately the next two years, so we want to make the remaining work experience with us as compelling as possible during that time! 

Perrigo is committed to offering a highly competitive severance package for employees who see this project through to completion. At the time of the plant closure, if your tenure length is at least 12 months, you would be entitled to 52 weeks (one year’s worth) of base pay, bonus, and company-paid COBRA coverage for up to 1-year following your exit. For employees with less than 12 months’ tenure at the time of plant closure, they will receive 36 weeks (9 months) of base pay, bonus, and COBRA coverage. These severance offerings would be consistent with the terms of the Perrigo Company plc Severance Policy for U.S. Employees. From a new employee’s start date with Perrigo through their role completion, employment with Perrigo will remain as full-time, regular, benefits-eligible, and at-will employment classification.  

Scope of the Role

Exhibits the ability to control and monitor all positions/roles within the Packaging Department, including:

• Manufacturing Operation
• Frequent Quality “Checks”
• Documentation
• Cleaning of Equipment and Packaging areas
• General Housekeeping
• Performs other duties as assigned

In addition, you will perform cleaning & sanitation duties within the Packaging Department, these may include:

• Completes daily, weekly and monthly cleaning checklists.
• Trained on chemical handling and use.
• Normal dry cleans
• Wet washes
• Assembly/disassembly of equipment
• Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.