Sr. Team Technician, Packaging (2nd Shift, 4:15pm - 2:45am Monday through Thursday)

 

As a leader in the science of nutrition, Nestlé Health Science believes in empowering healthier lives for patients and consumers through a rich product portfolio featuring top brands such as Garden of Life®, Nature’s Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Nuun®, Persona Nutrition®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more, as well as through Aimmune Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing therapies to prevent, manage and treat food, GI and metabolic-related diseases.

 

Our team members are challenged to make a genuine impact and play an integral role in driving the business forward. We embrace a dynamic culture that always puts the consumer first, and where ownership, accountability and agility are celebrated at every level. To help our people thrive, we offer expansive career growth potential, the opportunity to work alongside and learn from talented colleagues with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, and a range of best-in-class benefits.

 

We have more than 11,000 employees around the world, and products available in over 140 countries.

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

 

The Packaging Sr. Team Technician will perform a variety of tasks within the manufacturing facility as needed and take full ownership of the Packaging department on their shift. This Individual performs a broad range of responsibilities to include completing all tasks within the packing area, ensure proper equipment operation, efficient work flow, on the job troubleshooting and training and qualifying the packaging colleagues. In addition to the Team Member and Team Technician duties, the Sr. Team Technician will be responsible for the following.

 

2nd Shift, 4:15pm - 2:45am Monday through Thursday

 

Job Duties:

• Set-up, clean and operate all packaging equipment (forklift, conveyors, tape sealers, Little David, laser, tray washer, floor scrubber, shrink wrapper, matrix, flexicon, case packer, palletizer, video jet, steam table, oil & sander drum etc.) in a mass/high  volume production environment.
• Actively collaborates across all areas to support efficient flow of team daily activities. Facilitates effective communication across all areas.
• Ability to read and follow operating and/or written procedures to conduct assigned tasks safely and within standard time.
• Perform all functions according to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) meeting required production standards.
• Fully trained and qualified in all operating instructions, SOP’s, JHA, and area specific technical instructions for assigned role
• Maintains, checks and ensures log books/batch records are accurate and complete
• Troubleshoots packing equipment to reduce downtime
• Ensures all colleagues are properly trained and qualified
• Must be trained and qualified as a trainer and qualifier; operates as a qualifier for the Packaging area
• Develops and edits OPI’s for the Packaging area
• Engage in Daily Shift meetings using 2 way communications to review shift actual results to goals. Take individual accountability in assisting the team in identifying and closing actions to resolve problems.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment through the use of visual management tools and standards; responsible for proper waste disposal.
• Coordinate activities within a team environment and be flexible in adapting to changing work environment. Follow escalation process, standard work, and assist team in “Why Why” Problem Solving Analysis.
• Flows to the Work (FTW): supports gummy inspection (and other areas) in production as needed
• Must meet the site core skill requirements
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Job Requirements:

• High School or GED required
• 5+ years' experience in high volume manufacturing or nutritional supplement in the food industry preferred

 

Skills:

• Basic mathematical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Capable of performing basic computer and data entry using PC hardware/software
• Organized and Timely - Uses organization and good time management skills.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task Must be able to multi-task and follow-up when responses are needed
• Communicates effectively with others using both oral and written communication skills.
• Be a Team Player - Consistently acts as a member of the team.
• Work independently with minimal supervision once assignments or responsibilities are outlined and delegated.
• Display a strong sense of ownership for work.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen