Processing Technician I - 2nd Shift
About The Position
At Opella, the Processing Technician helps manufacture bulk blend products that support the company’s self-care mission. The role involves setting up, operating, tearing down, and cleaning equipment while applying knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support production in the processing area. This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The technician measures raw materials, operates manufacturing equipment, monitors production processes, and maintains accurate records to produce finished bulk products according to specified formulations and procedures. The role also requires maintaining clean and organized equipment and work areas, promoting workplace safety, and complying with FDA and cGMP requirements. Opella describes the role as offering training and early ownership, with opportunities to contribute to sustainability goals and work collaboratively on production improvements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience in manufacturing or production, including operating high-speed packaging or assembly equipment, start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
- Proficiency operating packaging machinery and tools, including electric and manual lift trucks, tape machines, fillers, cappers, labelers, and bundlers.
- Ability to lift 25–60 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.
- Exceptional coordination, manual dexterity, and mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to comply with dress code regulations, complete required training, and work in conditions involving exposure to product, dust, grease, and packing machinery hazards.
Responsibilities
- Accurately measure the quality and quantity of raw materials to produce finished bulk products according to specified formulations and procedures.
- Learn to operate mills, grinders, conveyors, mixers, and tableting presses to create tablets, ointments, creams, liquids, and powders.
- Monitor manufacturing processes and implement control factors to keep production within acceptable limits.
- Maintain detailed production records, follow step-by-step procedures, and complete production orders efficiently.
- Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and well-maintained.
- Help ensure a safe work environment, report hazards, and continuously develop skills to comply with FDA and cGMP requirements.
- Operate and maintain production lines to support safety, quality, and output.
- Troubleshoot production issues and propose simpler or more effective ways to keep operations running.
Benefits
- Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
