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Operations Technician

Merck

Merck

Operations
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Posted on Jul 3, 2025

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY and SCOPE

This position is primarily responsible for running automated / manual laser/ink jet and E.I.D. machines and labeling and packaging products while maintaining quality and safety standards.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for running an automated and manual laser, laser/ink jet or automated E.I.D. marking station to mark Livestock Identification tags as per SOP, labeling and packaging product.

  • Able to understand and comply with Company’s procedures with regards to Health, Safety and Environment.

  • Assist with cleaning laser/ink jet stamping machines as necessary.

  • Assist with equipment failures for corrective actions.

  • Assist with minor machine adjustments as necessary to produce an order.

  • Ensures that all production line workstations tasks are being performed in an efficient manner on a timely basis with the desired quality.

  • Responsible for ensuring that all packaging is available and correct.

  • Train new employees in a buddy system training operation to perform tasks at all levels below the level for which the laser operator has been qualified.

  • Responsible for QC inspection of finish product when work is completed and takes action to prevent any quality issues.

  • Responsible for recording downtime accurately.

  • Accomplish the marking of Livestock Identifications tags which meet engineering and customer requirements.

  • Follows established conduct, procedures, and safety rules for the area.

  • Watch for and take prompt action, including shutting down the workstation temporarily, when operational malfunctions are seen which could jeopardize the quality of the tags being produced.

  • When the workstation is shut down, prompt action will be taken to secure help in correcting the malfunction and getting the workstation back up and running in the shortest time possible.

  • Uses equipment in the area properly, reports any malfunctions to the Maintenance Supervisor.

  • Maintains housekeeping area assigned.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Be able to maintain a required and acceptable daily output as determined by the job and machinery.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • Experience in operating a computer, including the ability to operate a mouse, pull a file and demonstrate ability to learn new basic computer skills.

  • Proficiency in basis math skills such as able to count, handle numbers, add and subtract.

  • Experience with analyzing, diagnosing, and troubleshooting equipment failures.

  • Understand drawing, diagrams, and technical instructions.

  • Must have good manual dexterity.

  • Ability to read, comprehend and understand SOPs and follow instructions.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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:

3rd - Night

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

Basic Math, Basic Math, Corrective Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Troubleshooting, Fault Management, Fault Repair, Health Safety, Health Safety Management System, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Machinery Operation, Maintenance Processes, Management Process, Manual Dexterity, Manufacturing Maintenance, Manufacturing Quality Control, Manufacturing Techniques, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Packaging, Packaging Operations, Process Improvements, Process Troubleshooting, Production Line Management, Production Scheduling {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

07/16/2025

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Requisition ID:R354247