Powder Fill Set Up- 3rd Shift

Piping Rock•Farmingdale, NY

13d•$27 - $27

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, Supervisor, or Lead Person, the Powder Fill Set Up Associate sets up products on the production line and performs some preventative maintenance. The associate follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to help assure the quality and quantity of products produced. The role also involves troubleshooting and maintaining powder-line equipment, participating in machine cleaning, and assisting with production when necessary. The work takes place in a physically challenging environment. Associates may be exposed to powders, chemicals, and allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, and shellfish. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds and may involve bending, twisting, and standing for up to eight hours. Piping Rock Health Products describes itself as a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer founded in 2011. It states that employment is subject to successfully clearing drug screening processes, including testing for illegal substances under Federal Guidelines. The company identifies itself as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

At least 3 to 5 years of experience in a production mechanical trade, with encapsulation machine experience.
Ability to conduct machine set-up, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance service.
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Preventative maintenance experience.
Understanding of Lock-out/Tag-out.
Ability to read and write in English.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, twist, and stand for up to eight hours in a physically challenging environment.
Ability to work in an environment where powders, chemicals, and allergens may be present.
Must comply with GMP requirements; specific functions and documents are covered in GMP and on-the-job training.
Must successfully clear drug screening processes, including testing for illegal substances per Federal Guidelines, to start and maintain employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalency preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform set-ups and equipment changeovers for assigned manufacturing and process equipment, including hoppers, check weighers, metal detectors, cappers, sealers, printers and labelers, conveyors, rotary tables, and packaging machines.
Perform general troubleshooting on powder-line machines.
Use software, hardware, and measuring tools appropriately, including identifying and applying metric and standard hardware and using tape measures and calipers.
Perform preventative maintenance on assigned production equipment according to the PM checklist.
Participate in cleaning powder-line machines.
Participate in production when necessary.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Follow applicable SOPs and GMPs to help assure product quality and quantity.