Production Technician- Gummy Manufacturing

International Vitamin Corporation•DDR-Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Production Technician – Gummies is a cross-trained role responsible for operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting all key systems across the gummy production line. This role combines hands-on equipment operation with automation skills to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing. The Technician plays a key part in maintaining product quality, supporting continuous operations, and upholding cGMP and safety standards.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience with programmable logic controls (PLC), HMIs, automated production, or robotics.
Hands-on experience with equipment changeovers and troubleshooting.
Proficiency in operating production equipment such as mixers, extruders, dryers, and depositors.
Strong computer skills, including ERP/MRP transactions, data entry, and production system monitoring.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, SOPs, and batch records.
Mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for complex equipment.
Ability to perform precise measurements, weight calculations, and ratio adjustments for batch processing.
Competence in interpreting data, charts, and test results to make real-time production adjustments.
Safety-first mindset when working with robotics and automated equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a cGMP- or FDA-regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
Familiarity with digital moisture meters, viscosity testers, Brix meters, and other quality control instruments.

Responsibilities

Transport mixed materials to the mezzanine using elevator equipment.
Pour mixtures into designated processing tanks.
Set up and monitor automated weighing systems to ensure accurate measurement and verification of mixed materials.
Operate extrusion equipment to process materials into gummy form.
Monitor buffer storage areas and maintain proper material flow.
Operate and monitor automated systems via HMI screens to control flow and ensure continuous performance.
Monitor defoaming and depositing processes; adjust depositor settings as needed to maintain product quality and consistency.
Maintain warmer equipment temperatures to prevent material hardening.
Use moisture meters and Brix meters to test product attributes, ensuring formulation accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
Monitor curing and drying station parameters for proper operation.
Oversee robotic operations, troubleshooting and intervening as needed to resolve performance issues.
Remove gummies from trays exiting dryers, ensuring proper handling and transfer to containers.
Perform in-process cleanups as needed and ensure thorough cleaning at shutdown.
Accurately complete batch records, logs, and related documentation in compliance with cGMP, FDA, and company SOPs.
Consistently follow all safety requirements, including PPE, lockout/tagout, and hazard communication.
Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
Support other assignments and cross-trained tasks as directed by management.
Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
Requires regular attendance to perform essential elements as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
Other duties as assigned.