Packaging Mechanic - Nights

Packaging Mechanic - Nights

Location:

Georgia, VT, US 05468

Night Shift (6pm - 6am ET) on a biweekly repeating 2/2/3 schedule (Week A: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat; Week B: Sun, Wed, Thurs).

Full‑time, non‑exempt. Minimum starting pay rate $24.31 per hour plus a 15% shift premium. An additional $5,000 bonus is available at the time of posting. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, quarterly bonus, and more.

2027 Plant Closure Disclaimer:
In March 2025, Perrigo announced that operations at our facility in Milton, VT will be migrated to the plant in Eau Claire, WI, with an estimated sunset date of July 2027. Production will continue for approximately two years. Employees who remain until closure are entitled to severance pursuant to company policy: 52 weeks of base pay, bonus and COBRA coverage for tenure of at least 12 months;

36 weeks for shorter tenure.

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

• Maintain and troubleshoot 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.
• Perform machine rebuilding, repair, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and moving equipment. Includes packaging equipment, sanitary valves and their actuators, sanitary pumps, gear and belt-driven assemblies and conveyors, as well as belt and chain tension and alignment.
• Perform general building maintenance for the facility grounds, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Create and complete general work orders, documenting legibly, clearly, and concisely. Interface and communicate with other mechanics and technicians across all shifts in a team environment.
• Continuously look for and help implement improvements to the process, relative to safety, quality and productivity. Perform special projects and other related duties specific to the department as assigned.
• Work in a clean and organized manner and maintain order (5S) in the workspace and the Maintenance Shop.
• Participate in training/career development activities as assigned. Other duties throughout the plant, as assigned.

• High school diploma, 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 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 such as SAP, including navigating computer-based training systems.
• General knowledge of utility systems (steam, water, gas) and how they support an industrial manufacturing plant operation.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English at a level sufficient to accurately follow safety protocols, operating procedures (SOPs, WIs), regulatory signage, and verbal instructions.
• Must meet all locally defined training requirements.

• 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.

• Work from ladders, man lifts; continuously lift 20–50 pounds frequently.
• Stand on concrete floors for up to 12 hours.
• Stoop, squat, and bend regularly.
• Work in confined spaces and in high areas using proper procedures; sustained reach laterally and above shoulder height.
• Frequently grasp objects, small hand tools, calipers, etc.; maintain sufficient visual and audio acuity.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment to comply with hazardous procedures.
• May be required to wear negative or positive pressure respirators daily for long periods.
• Must be medically cleared to wear…