Kitchen Technician (DAYS)

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.

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 sponsorship, including I-983 participation. 

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, Technician I performs all functions relating to the 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, expanding their capabilities and enhance personal skills and become a broad contributor throughout the business unit.

Responsibilities

o Performs work associated with the safe operation of various manufacturing equipment, depending on the specialization of the 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.

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

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

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

o Safely operates material handling equipment, electric hand trucks, walk-along pallet lifts, hoists, and other equipment as needed.

o Master’s all of the technical systems required in the role.

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

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

o Completes required training and assist in the training of others.

o Performs other related duties as assigned to support business needs.

Education:

o HS Diploma or equivalent education and experience/knowledge.

Certifications:

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

Experience:

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

o 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.

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

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

o Knowledge of cGMP’s, basic safety practices in an