Compounder

Pharmavite • Opelika, AL

10d • $40,000 - $66,000

About The Position

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE. Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life. This role is not available for sponsorship, including I-983 participation. The Production Operator (Compounder) is responsible for operating, monitoring, and adjusting equipment to assist with manufacturing of Tablets and Softgel vitamins, and other steps along the production line, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures, safety rules and good manufacturing processes. While the exact duties may vary from assigned area, including handling heavy machinery such as forklifts. The Production Operator (Compounder) reports to the Department Leader, and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure we produce quality vitamins. Critical contributions this role is counted on to deliver include: · Receives, weighs, and subdivides raw materials in strict accordance with manufacturing procedures; loads into automatic equipment and makes necessary adjustments to ensure proper mix of ingredients, monitors process including appropriate temperatures. · Troubleshoots any equipment/process problems and resolves as quickly as possible. · Performs changeover from one product or batch to another; disassembles and cleans equipment; reassembles equipment for next batch. · Maintains required logs and other records accurately and completely. Uses computer to enter data. · Operates drum lifter, forklift and/or pallet jack to transport raw materials or finished product, and scales to weigh bulk materials when necessary. · Performs other related duties as assigned. The ideal candidate is flexible and adaptable. You are collaborative and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Able to work a 12-hour shift, and weekends.

Requirements

• High School diploma / GED or 9 years equivalency of related work experience.
• Forklift certification is required within three months in job.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate controls, disassemble/assemble equipment using a variety of hand tools.
• Stand/walk for majority of shift and push/pull/lift large containers weighing up to 50 pounds with the use of electric pallet jacks or hand dollies.
• Pull/push large containers of product and uses hand dollies or pallet jacks as necessary.
• Perform repetitive job duties for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge in a manufacturing, packaging, or shipping environment is preferred but not required
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math skills in English

Responsibilities

• Receives, weighs, and subdivides raw materials in strict accordance with manufacturing procedures; loads into automatic equipment and makes necessary adjustments to ensure proper mix of ingredients, monitors process including appropriate temperatures.
• Troubleshoots any equipment/process problems and resolves as quickly as possible.
• Performs changeover from one product or batch to another; disassembles and cleans equipment; reassembles equipment for next batch.
• Maintains required logs and other records accurately and completely. Uses computer to enter data.
• Operates drum lifter, forklift and/or pallet jack to transport raw materials or finished product, and scales to weigh bulk materials when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits.
• Pharmavite provides compensation for all overtime hours worked by non-exempt (hourly) employees in accordance with state and federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees