Production Associate I

W.S. Badger Company•Gilsum, NH

About The Position

The Production Associate I supports the Badger Mission and Principles as a member of the Operations Team, manufacturing products through tasks such as weighing ingredients, batching, and filling. Production work must comply with FDA and cGMP practices and meet quality-control specifications. The Production Associate role ranges from level 1 to level 4 as knowledge, skills, responsibility, and length of employment grow. The position involves operating a cosmetic filling line; preparing packaging, labels, and lot coding; performing line clearance and checks; following cleaning and sanitation procedures; assisting with filling paperwork and offloading; and using scales and weights accurately. The associate also follows safety, regulatory, and quality requirements, reports issues or injuries, and participates in safety training. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Basic working knowledge of computers, including the MS Office suite.
Ability to understand and comply with safety standards and regulatory, quality, and FDA requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work within a team to perform tasks and solve problems.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing, bending, twisting, lifting (sometimes overhead), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 75 pounds, and repeatedly grasping small objects during a typical 8–10-hour shift.
Ability to notice subtle changes in machinery, including noises, smells, and vibrations.
Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation; applicants are subject to a post-offer physical that includes a lift test.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ADP or other timesheet software.

Responsibilities

Produce fresh, high-quality products while operating a cosmetic filling line.
Comply with cGMP, FDA, quality-control, and safety requirements for production work.
Identify and communicate issues with product runs or changes in machinery or equipment to the supervisor and quality team as needed.
Prepare boxes and labels, set up and stage packaging and components, and prepare the lot coder.
Perform line clearance and line checks.
Follow cleaning requirements for equipment and items that contact raw materials or finished products.
Understand inventory controls and the allocation and transfer of packaging materials.
Work to ensure the safety of all team members and follow safety standards and protocols, making recommendations as needed.
Perform production-department cleaning and sanitation, including cleaning small implements, pumps, hoses, and tanks with carrier oil.
Assist with filling out logs and completing necessary paperwork.
Perform offloading procedures for filling lines and follow product-specific quality standards.
Use scales and weights accurately to ensure correct product outcomes.
Report safety issues or injuries immediately and participate in safety training.
Perform other duties as assigned.