Packaging Associate (DAYS)

Pharmavite•New Albany, OH

12d•$37,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent education and experience/knowledge.
Must have or be able to complete PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks) certification training.
Minimum of 2 years of related experience and successful completion of the Pharmavite Technician Program.
Application of basic math skills, including addition, 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.
Demonstrated and working knowledge of regulated health, sanitation, and safety requirements.
Physical ability to discern varieties of color, weights, flavor, and general appearance of product.
Knowledge of cGMP’s, basic safety practices in an industrial environment, and familiarity with production goals and executing performance objectives.
Ability to solve problems with equipment, and escalates when assistance is needed.
Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment through regular inspections and completing assigned preventive maintenance work orders, including replacing parts to minimize loss of production.
Computer literate, able to use Microsoft applications and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with continuous change initiatives.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, safety practices, and manufacturing standards, ensuring accurate product count and correct labels for orders are used.
Self-starter with the initiative to understand and learn additional operations. Flexibility to change work assignments, departments, and shift as needed based on business need.
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 area.
Employee is required to wear all PPE, i.e., protective eyewear, hearing protection, hair net, safety shoes, uniforms, etc. for assigned department.
Incumbents must be able to perform this job safely by following standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices without endangering the health or safety of themself or others.

Responsibilities

Performs work associated with safe operation of various manufacturing equipment, depending on the specialization of process and/or materials used. This function includes applying training used to monitor equipment parameters (meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls) and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process and quality specifications meeting Operational Excellence requirements.
Performs all required housekeeping (5S), cleaning, and sanitation. Complies with all cGMP standards in completing all necessary documentation practices and performing quality control checks.
Performs critical control checks throughout the operation, resolves and/or escalates issues related to safety, quality compliance, and equipment status or support needed to leaders.
Utilizes, understands, and communicates production information to manage daily operations (MDI Boards, electronic platforms, etc.).
Safely operates material handling equipment, electric hand trucks, walk-along pallet lifts, hoists, and other equipment as needed.
Masters all technical systems required in role.
Identifies and resolves common or frequent equipment issues, including troubleshooting and equipment adjustments with minimal resource assistance.
Performs required changeovers and setups with minimal assistance to include changeover parts cleaning and inspecting before each changeover, reviewing changeover checklist, assisting in setup and start-up of each piece of equipment, and supports equipment/line.
Completes required training and assists in training of others.
Performs other related duties as assigned to support business needs.