Packaging Technician - 1st Shift

It's not what we make. It's what we make possible.

Lifecore Biomedical is seeking hard-working, reliable team players who want to begin a career in biomedical manufacturing. If you bring your positive attitude and work ethic, we will give you the tools to find success with our organization.

This full time position offers incredible benefits with a company culture focused on development and growth which include promotion opportunities.

As a Packaging Technician, you will set up and operate packaging equipment in the final manufacturing stages of Lifecore products. During the course of your shift you will:

• Set up and operate equipment that labels, seals and packages Lifecore products
• Inspect Lifecore products
• Document completed work during the packaging of the products
• Practice proper precautions and procedures when handling chemicals
• Participate in the review of Lifecore procedures
• Identify and communicate quality issues
• Acquire and maintain cleanroom and gowning qualifications

To qualify as a Packaging Technician, you'll need the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• The ability to comprehend and follow written operating procedures.
• Able to lift 40 pounds
• Able to stand for the majority of your shift
• It's great if you also have at least 6 months of packaging experience, preferably in a medical device or equivalent regulated industry.

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Chaska, MN

Shift/ Hours: Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm

• Development and promotion opportunities available. The more you learn and contribute at Lifecore, the more you can advance and earn!
• Benefits start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full time employee:
  • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
  • Low cost dental and vision insurance
  • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
  • 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
  • 9 paid company holidays (plus your birthday!)
  • 4 weeks of paid family leave after 1 year of employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k plan with company matching contribution
  • Annual bonus based on company performance

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

For more than 30 years, we've made progress possible for patients around the world and for our employees here in Minnesota. As the global leader in manufacturing and supplying sodium hyaluronate (NaHy), more than 90 million patients have benefitted from our certified pharmaceutical grade NaHy. We are guided by an unwavering commitment to improving people's lives, including those who work at Lifecore.