Compressing Operator

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 any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT. 

Night Shift 7

The Compressing Operator (Tableting) is responsible for operating, monitoring and adjusting tablet press equipment to ensure production of quality vitamin tablets.

Responsibilities:

• Making adjustments to produce tablets of the proper weight, hardness and thickness.

• Performs and records quality checks on tablets from each machine every hour and for two piece hardshell every 30 minutes; uses hardness tester, scales and micrometer as necessary, maintains written records of quality checks.

• Perform simple computer tasks to analyze test results using graphs (SPC data charts).  

• Apply Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to charge and yield products.

• Cleans empty containers for re-use.

• Fills drums and weighs them to ensure contents meet weight requirements, seals bags and lids and affixes labels to containers; and places on skids for transport.

• Supplies blended product to tablet presses.

• Performs minor cleaning of equipment and production area and ensures sanitary conditions.

• Assists in changing tooling and press equipment when changing to new product.

• Performs all duties in compliance with safety rules, standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Requires a high school diploma/GED completion or 5 years of work equivalency.

Certification:

None.

Experience:

Requires a working knowledge of compression operations, typically resulting from three months of experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Requires:

• Manuel dexterity to manipulate controls on compressing and testing equipment. 

• Ability to read English sufficiently well to understand operating procedures, good manufacturing practices and batch records; communicate with supervisors and others; and maintain routine records.

Physical Requirements:

Stand/walk for the full shift, with little/no flexibility to move from their stations unless relieved by others.  Perform repetitive job duties for long periods of time.  Intermittently lift loads of up to 35 pounds.  Pull/push large containers of product and uses hand dollies or pallet jacks as necessary.

Environment:

Constant exposure to noise levels loud enough to require employees to wear ear plugs.  Warm temperature levels, fumes, vibration, dust, etc., sufficient to cause minor discomfort.  The employee wears protective eye wear, hair net, uniforms, gloves, safety shoes, back support and at all times a dust mask.

Safety:

The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

The salary range for this position is $45,000.00