Packaging Line Technician

Pharmavite • Valencia, CA

2d • $41,000 - $68,000

About The Position

The Packaging Line Technician sets up, operates, monitors, and adjusts equipment to package products while ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures, safety rules, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Reporting to the department Supervisor, the technician partners with cross-functional teams to package quality vitamins. The role involves equipment operation and adjustment, packaging-line supply and product handling, in-process inspections, documentation, sanitation, and continuous process improvement. The position is not available for immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of a Form I-983 training plan for STEM OPT.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• No prior experience is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort resolving mechanical issues; ability to perform root-cause analysis with training.
• Knowledge of and comfort operating varied manufacturing packaging equipment in a fast-paced production-line environment.
• Proficient English ability to read, write, and communicate effectively; read and understand SOPs and manufacturing instructions; and complete production and cleaning logs.
• Ability to work with and understand data tracking line efficiency and downtime.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate production records in compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Responsibility for the quality of one's work while adhering to required GMP requirements.
• Focus on efficiency and continual improvement of changeover time.
• Ability to meet physical and work requirements, including frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion; operating machinery or powered equipment; wearing PPE; working amid varying temperatures, noise, moving equipment, or manufacturing materials; and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime, shifts, weekends, or extended schedules when required by business needs.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate automatic and semi-automatic filling and labeling equipment.
• Select the appropriate slat for a production run and use hand tools to adjust controls and assemble equipment.
• Supply bulk product and components to packaging lines and remove finished product from the lines.
• Maintain accurate, complete logs and records of cleaning and production activities in accordance with procedures.
• Perform in-process quality checks; collect in-process and retain samples as needed; inspect tablets, capsules, and bottles for defects; and remove defective items without disrupting production.
• Notify the Line Lead or Supervisor promptly about problems that disrupt production.
• Assemble and review product batch records for cGMP compliance to support timely approval of finished products for commercial distribution.
• Perform duties in compliance with cGMPs, SOPs, and safety procedures.
• Monitor equipment and products moving through the line, pack products in boxes, seal boxes using tape machines, and load packed products onto pallets while meeting production and safety goals.
• Use a computer programming unit to adjust controls and machine operation.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement on the packaging line.
• Train and cross-train other operators in production-line functions.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly using appropriate cleaning tools.
• Disassemble and sanitize equipment at product closeout, wash parts and machinery with water and cleansing or sanitizing agents, and dry them as necessary.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus may be included in the total rewards package.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• 401(k) match.
• Other wellness benefits.
• Compensation for overtime hours worked by non-exempt 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