Gummies Technician I (NIGHTS)

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Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.” 

Position Summary

The Technician I is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of their job duties while living out Pharmavite's Operating Values. In this role, the Technician I, performs all functions relating to operations area, including running and adjusting equipment, changeover, start-up, shutdown, material handling, and maintenance. This role involves learning and developing self to take on additional duties, expand their capabilities and enhance personal skills and become a broad contributor throughout the business unit.

Responsibilities

Performs work associated with safe operation of various manufacturing equipment, depending on specialization of process and/or materials used. This function includes applying training used to monitor equipment parameters (meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls) and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process and quality specifications meeting Operational Excellence requirements.

Performs all required housekeeping (5S), cleaning, and sanitation. Complies with all cGMP standards in completing all necessary documentation practices, and performing quality control checks.

Performs critical control checks throughout the operation, resolves and/or escalate issues related to safety, quality compliance, and equipment status or support needed to leaders.

Utilizes, understands, and communicates production information to manage daily operations (MDI Boards, electronic platforms, etc.).

Safely operates material handling equipment, electric hand trucks; walk along pallet lifts, hoist, and other equipment as needed.

Master's all technical systems required in role.

Identifies and resolves common or frequent equipment issues including troubleshooting and equipment adjustments with minimal resource assistance.

Performs required changeovers and setups with minimal assistance to include changeover parts cleaning and inspecting before each changeover, reviewing changeover checklist, assisting in setup and start-up of each piece of equipment, and supports equipment/line.

Completes required training and assist in training of others.

Performs other related duties as assigned to support business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent education and experience/knowledge.

Certifications

Must have or be able to complete PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks) certification training.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related experience and successful completion of the Pharmavite Technician Program.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Application of basic math skills, to include addition, multiplication, and division to calculate and adjust equipment, calculate parameters, and quality control measures and the ability to do conversions and understand decimal placement according to requirements with use of electronic device

Demonstrated and working knowledge of regulated health, sanitation, and safety requirements.

Physical ability to discern varieties of color, weights, flavor, and general appearance of product.

Knowledge of cGMP’s, basic safety practices in an industrial environment, and familiarity with production goals and executing performance objectives.

Ability to solve problems with equipment, and escalates when assistance is needed.

Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment through regular inspections and completing assigned preventive maintenance work orders including replaces parts to minimize loss of production.

Computer literate, able to use Microsoft applications and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with continuous change initiatives.

Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, safety practices and manufacturing standards ensuring accurate produc