Gummies Associate

Pharmavite•New Albany, OH

17h•$37,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT. Position Summary: The Gummies Associate is responsible for learning and understanding the assigned functions related to their role. This process is accomplished through hands-on learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety standards, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and customer requirements in conjunction with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). This role involves learning and developing oneself to take on additional duties, expand their capabilities, and enhance personal skills.

Requirements

HS Diploma or combination of equivalent education and experience or knowledge required.
Must have or be able to complete PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks) certification training.
0- 2 years' work experience required at this level and successful completion of the Pharmavite Technician Program.
Ability to work in a diverse team environment with others.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, safety practices, and manufacturing standards as required.
Ability to record information/data on documents and/or forms in a legible and accurate manner.
Demonstrate basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to calculate and adjust equipment, calculate parameters and quality control measures, and the ability to do conversions and understand decimal placement according to requirements with use of an electronic device.
Physical ability to discern varieties of color, weights, flavor, and general appearance of product.
Basic comfort with using hand tools.
Computer skills, including the basic use of MS Word and Excel.
Stands and/or walks for the full work shift, may have restricted flexibility to move from their stations unless relieved by others.
Performs repetitive job duties.
Intermittently lifts and/or moves loads unassisted of up to 40 pounds and over 40 pounds with the use of pallet jacks (manual or powered), two-person lift, or other mechanical aids.
Pulls/pushes boxes of product on/offline and/or pallets using pallet jack, hoists, etc.
Manual dexterity to operate equipment controls, production containers on a production line, and hand tools to assemble/disassemble parts of equipment and address quality variations.
Required to walk up and down stairs and rolling platform with handrails.
Role may include bending and scooping large quantities of products from the container and dumping into a hopper above the head.
Constant exposure to noise levels loud enough to require employees to wear hearing protection.
Warm temperature levels, fumes, vibration, dust, etc., sufficient to cause minor discomfort.
Operating conditions may vary by department and areas.
Employee is required to wear all PPE, i.e., protective eyewear, hearing protection, hair net, safety shoes, uniforms, etc., for assigned department.
The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely by following standard operating procedures and good manufacturing/warehouse practices without endangering the health or safety of themself or others, including proper use of PPE.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of manufacturing/warehouse processes or a combination of skills, knowledge, and demonstrated ability to learn is recommended.
Experience working in a team environment and continuous change initiatives preferred.
Self-starter with initiative to understand and learn additional operations.
Learn specific functions determined by area of operation.

Responsibilities

Learns and performs work associated with the safe operation and maintenance of various manufacturing/warehouse equipment, depending on the specialization of process of operations and materials used.
Monitors equipment parameters (meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls) and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/warehouse/process and quality specifications.
Resolves common or frequent equipment issues, troubleshooting, and equipment adjustments with guidance.
Understands production information used daily to manage operations (MDI Boards, electronic platforms, etc.).
Adheres to cGMP standards in completing relevant paperwork, following good documentation practices, and performing quality control checks.
Escalates issues related to safety, quality compliance, and equipment status. Communicates needs or other support as needed.
Participate in all required housekeeping (5S), cleaning, and sanitation.
Operate material handling equipment, electric hand trucks, walk-along pallet lifts, hoist, and other equipment as needed.
Participates in the daily Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) verification list at the beginning of each shift.
Communicates any issues to the Supervisor that prevent the unit from being used.
Conducts equipment checklist verification of trailers before and after unloading.
Participates in equipment changeovers and setups to include parts cleaning and inspection, checklist review, partnering in setup and start-up of each piece of equipment, and support in functional area.