Packaging Mechanic - Days

Perrigo Company is dedicated to making lives better by bringing high quality and affordable self-care products that consumers trust everywhere they are sold. Help us do it!

Perrigo Nutritionals, located in Georgia, VT is currently looking for a highly motivated Packaging Mechanic who will work the Day Shift (6am - 6pm ET) on a biweekly repeating 2/2/3 schedule (i.e. Week A: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat; Week B: Sun, Wed, Thurs).

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a minimum starting pay rate of $24.31 per hour. A comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including but not limited to Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Quarterly Bonus, and more is also provided by Perrigo.

This position currently offers a $5,000 bonus!

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

• Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting the mechanical aspects of packaging and manufacturing process equipment and piping systems in compliance with standard operating procedures and ensuring such machinery operates in a clean organized environment.
• Performs machine rebuilding, repair and troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and moving equipment. Including, but not limited to: packaging equipment, sanitary valves and their actuators, sanitary pumps, gear and belt driven assemblies and conveyors, including belt and chain tension and alignment.
• Performs general building maintenance for the facility grounds, HVAC, plumbing systems.
• Creates and completes general work orders, documenting legibly, clearly, and concisely. Interfaces and communicates with other mechanics and technicians across all shifts in a team environment.
• Continuously looks for and helps to implement improvements to the process, relative to safety, quality and productivity. Performs special projects and other related duties specific to the department as assigned.
• Must work in a clean and organized manner and is responsible for maintaining order (5S) in their workspace as well as in the Maintenance Shop.
• Participate in training/career development activities as assigned. Other duties throughout the plant, as assigned.

Experience Required

• Requires completion of a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) or equivalency.
• Two plus years solid work experience in a variety of maintenance skills in an industrial maintenance setting or comparable environment.
• Ability to properly utilize hand and power tools to perform general maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated cooperative work conduct and the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision following oral and written directions.
• Ability to read and utilize equipment repair/rebuild manuals and drawings.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Suite and experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP with the ability to navigate through computer-based training systems and use them as part of daily work.
• General knowledge of Utility Systems (Steam, Water, Gas) and how they support an Industrial Manufacturing plant operation.
• Must possess good math and reading comprehension skills and be able to read, speak and comprehend instructions in English or language of country as applicable, including procedure documents.
• Must meet all locally defined training requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Mechanic certification in complex industrial or automotive repair/rebuild procedures.
• Welding and/or machinist certification(s)
• Experience operating a lathe, mill and other fabrication equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Works from ladders, man lifts, and requires ability to continuously lift 20 pounds (9 kilograms) or equivalency and up to 50 pounds (22 kilograms) or equivalency frequently.
• Must be able to stand on concrete floors for up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to stoop, squat, and bend.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and in high areas using proper procedures with ability to have sustained reach laterally and above shoulder height.
• Must be able to frequently grasp objects, small hand tools, calipers, etc. Must possess sufficient visual and audio acuity to work safely and accurately in an industrial environment.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment to comply with hazardous procedures.

**Protective Equipment Requirement**

• May be required to wear negative and/or positive pressure respirators daily for long periods of time.
• Must be medically cleared to wear respirators without restrictions.
• Must be clean shaven to seal area of the tight fitting respirator.
• Must be able to comply with locally required worker safety, environmental and health practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.31 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24