Packaging Operator 2

Since 1980, NAI has been a leader in nutritional health, bringing whole food-based supplements to a global population. NAI is a leading expert and manufacturer of dietary supplements. We are involved in every facet of the industry, including research, development, manufacturing and marketing and advocacy. As a company, we continue to grow with manufacturing locations in Vista and Carlsbad, CA. We are looking for seasoned and entry level candidates that are interested in working for a great company with opportunities to grow, competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

• Free medical (one plan) and other medical plan options

• Dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary benefit options.

• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus

• 3 weeks' vacation and 11 paid holidays

• 401K including company matching and profit sharing

• Opportunities for advancement

• Comprehensive training

• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Summary

In addition to Operator I responsibilities, also responsible for duties associated with the setup of packaging line equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows department procedures, batch record instructions and GMP guidelines at all times

• Follows verbal instructions from department Lead, Manager or authorized personnel

• Responsible for first level quality control of product through in-process monitoring and/or visual inspections

• Performs various types of manual packouts, such as bottle packing, consumers, reworks, etc.

• Performs disassembly and reassembly of equipment to include washing and sanitization of equipment, main packaging room, floor, walls, etc.

• Performs tasks associated with the preparation of the packaging lines; such as issuing and verifying materials to packaging batch record/line

• Meets performance standards for quality, productivity, reliability, initiative, safety and work relationships

• Complete Operator II training program with passing and acceptable results in one packaging technology

• Ability to adjust functional parts and instrument controls on packaging equipment

• Troubleshoots and makes any necessary adjustments to equipment when not running to standard

• Assists with reporting to Management and/or Maintenance of any equipment issues/failures

• Performs complete setup of line/equipment at the beginning of a new packaging run

• Works together with Maintenance to maintain equipment setup parameters and training materials for each line by product

• Assists with the training program on other packaging staff interested

Other Duties

• Complies with the organization's policies and procedures as well as state, federal and local laws

• Fully complies with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and health and safety regulations

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma or GED

• English literacy (be able to effectively read, speak and write English)

• Basic math skills; must be able to use a calculator and compute basic math equations

• Mechanical aptitude

• At least 1 year as Process Operator I in the NAI packaging department

• Preferred: Knowledge of cGMP's

• Physical Demands

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Position requires the ability to stoop, bend over, reach and manipulate objects repetitively while standing for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs following the company's safety policy

• Occasionally may require to lift >50 lbs using assistance and following the company's safety policy

• Excellent eyesight and general physical health is required

• Ability to physically respond quickly to developments on the production line

• Training

• Must complete all required cGMP and EH&S Training Curriculum to include additional training in accordance to federal and state standards

• May be required to train new packaging personnel or temporary employee on packaging process

• Must attend all department training sessions/meetings

• Decision Making

• Must be able to make decisions during the packaging operation in order to avoid product failures or line downtime

• Must be able to make the decision to stop a production line if defective product is being produced and report to Management

• Communication Effectively communicate with co-workers, Management and support departments on a daily basis

• Equipment Used- various packaging/lines and ancillary equipment such as hoists, pallet lifts, manual jacks, powered jacks, carts, trash compactors, etc.

Work Environment

• Mainly, the packaging area of the manufacturing facility where exposed to computerized equipment, moving mechanical parts, forklifts, pallet jacks, heavy pallets, moderate to loud noise level, and some air-borne dust and powders.

• While working, will be required to wear various Personal Protective Equipment, such as hair net restraints, face mask, gloves, uniform and safety glasses.

NAI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current NAI employee who was conditionally offered the position.