Production Assistant - 2nd Shift
Ipsen International Inc
Summary
The Production Assistant works in collaboration with others to complete daily tasks and offer support to the team. This position will perform work of routine difficulty in various departments as needed or assigned by the supervisor.
Job description
Summary
The Production Assistant works in collaboration with others to complete daily tasks and offer support to the team. This position will perform work of routine difficulty in various departments as needed or assigned by the supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists in shipping department as needed by using hand tools, panel saws, chop saws, nail gun, and staple gun to fabricate wood components and assemble crate to pack finished product.
- Assists in receiving department as needed by examining contents and compare with records to verify accuracy of incoming shipments.
- Pull, label, stage, and issue materials accurately from stock for all jobs per pick list requirements.
- Stock incoming materials in their proper locations.
- Assist with daily cycle counts and report day to day inventory requirements to supervisor.
- Provides general building maintenance as needed (such as; general plumbing, electrical maintenance, snow shoveling/removal).
- Performs manual labor related to shop clean-up (sweeping, cleaning) and moving equipment.
- Handles lifting of various objects weighing up to 70 pounds.
- Observes Shop Core Behaviors regarding attendance, safety, overtime availability, reliability & timeliness, diligence, independence, attitude, teamwork, & corporate citizenship.
- Unloads and loads delivery trucks using a forklift.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Possesses good basic math skills and has the ability to convert between units of measure using a calculator and conversion chart.
- Is able to use a computer for data entry, data edit, item retrieval, and report generation.
- Possess basic mechanical skills with the ability to safely operate standard hand tools, saws, etc.
- Ability to apply a commonsense approach and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Has good time-management skills and is able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage competing demands.
- Has the ability to memorize part numbers, inventory locations, distinguish parts and materials, etc.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees.
- Able to earn and maintains forklift certification.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year experience working in warehouse or manufacturing environment or any combination of training and experience to successfully perform all of the essential duties of this position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year experience working in warehouse or manufacturing environment or any combination of training and experience
- Good basic math skills and ability to convert between units of measure
- Ability to use a computer for data entry, data edit, item retrieval, and report generation
- Basic mechanical skills with ability to safely operate standard hand tools, saws, etc.
- Ability to apply commonsense approach to carry out instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Good time-management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage competing demands
- Ability to memorize part numbers, inventory locations, distinguish parts and materials
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Able to earn and maintain forklift certification
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
Benefits
- Retention Bonus
- Day-One Benefits
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Shift Differential
Company overview
Ipsen is a French biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris, France, with a focus on drug development and commercialization in three therapeutic areas: oncology, rare diseases, and neuroscience. Founded in 1929 by Henri Beaufour, Ipsen has grown into one of the world's top 15 biopharmaceutical companies in terms of oncology sales. The company operates globally with approximately 5,300 employees across more than 40 countries, serving patients in 88 countries worldwide. Ipsen maintains four global R&D hubs and three pharmaceutical development centers, leveraging nearly 100 years of development experience. The company's product portfolio includes innovative treatments such as Cabometyx for kidney and liver cancers, Dysport for neurological conditions, Onivyde for pancreatic cancer, and Bylvay for rare liver diseases. Ipsen has demonstrated strong growth through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, including the acquisitions of Clementia Pharmaceuticals, Albireo Pharma, and Epizyme, which have expanded its rare disease and oncology pipelines. The company is publicly traded on Euronext Paris and remains majority-owned by the founding Beaufour family.