Associate, Manufacturing (Helper)

USPL NUTRITIONALS•North Brunswick, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate operates and sets up one machine under the guidance of a seasoned operator. The role includes assisting with equipment setup and operation, cleaning, moving supplies and finished products, and performing preventative maintenance on related equipment. The Associate is accountable for safety, quality, shrink, attainment, and production efficiency. The position is performed inside a manufacturing environment, with regular exposure to dust, odors, noise, fumes, chemicals, and cleaning agents. Employees must wear required personal protective equipment. The schedule is third shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with extended hours and occasional weekend overtime.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
No prior experience required.
Able to work in a team and assist others.
Able to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math calculations.
Mechanically inclined and able to understand the inner workings of equipment.
Able to read and write basic English to understand regulated instruction sheets and learn cGMP and OSHA standards.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
Able to stand and walk on the production floor for at least 6 hours per shift.
Able to perform the stated physical activities, including frequent bending or squatting and occasional work from a rolling ladder or step stool, leaning over equipment, and kneeling to clean beneath equipment.
Able to wear required PPE, including a lab coat, face mask, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses or goggles, and respirators.

Responsibilities

Follow Company policies and procedures, GMPs, Ethical Business Practices, and SOPs.
Complete and sign documentation, including operation logs and batch records, to ensure product specifications and tolerances are met.
Ensure products meet applicable quality standards by inspecting during operation and performing required sampling and testing.
Complete labeling and inventory movements to maintain accurate inventory control.
Dismantle and clean accessories and equipment and maintain a clean work area.
Handle products and components.
Correct errors in batch-record documentation as needed.
Maintain proper gowning and hygiene to protect product integrity.
Work extended hours and occasional weekend overtime.
Work safely, complete required safety and other job-related training, and help create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
Keep management informed of area activities and significant problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.