Production Machine Operator

Vitaminlab; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation Time

5 Paid Sick Days

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Fitness and Wellness Account

Your Own Personalized Supplement Plan

Team Events and Socials

Opportunity to grow

Job summary

VitaminLab is seeking experienced Full-Time Production Machine Operators for our Victoria, BC facility. You will operate dosing and encapsulation machinery, perform pre-operational checks, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues while maintaining strict cleanliness and workflow standards.

This role requires dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to follow procedures in a fast-paced environment. Weekend availability is optional, with an evening shift from 3 pm to 11:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented and able to follow specific guidelines.
• Willingness to learn new machinery, processes, and techniques as production evolves.
• Ability to troubleshoot machinery issues and escalate to leadership.
• Experience in a highly dexterous production environment with high attention to detail.
• Clear communication with supervisors and team members.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate dosing and encapsulation machinery and related production areas.
• Perform pre-operational checks on equipment and monitor during operation.
• Troubleshoot machinery issues and escalate as needed to maintenance/leadership.
• Maintain cleanliness and organize workstations to prevent cross-contamination and ensure GMP readiness.
• Follow safety, quality, and production standards and assist with process improvements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Troubleshooting

Hand-eye coordination

Safety & quality

Communication

Initiative

Flexibility

Learning mindset

Tools

Dosing machinery

Encapsulation machinery

Job description

About this position

About Us:

At VitaminLab, we’re on a mission to make personalized health accessible to the world - and we’re just getting started.

Founded in 2017, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Growth Companies and are proud to build our products in a state-of-the-art facility in Victoria, BC. We partner with health professionals and practitioners to create supplements that are fully customized to each individual - bringing precision, science, and personalization together in a way that transforms everyday health.

We’re growing fast - expanding globally, innovating constantly, and driven by values that define us: Innovation, Curiosity, Growth, Personalization, Collaboration and Grit. If you’re ready to build, lead, and be part of a brand that’s changing the future of wellness, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About the role

We are seeking experienced Full-Time Production Machine Operators who have at least two years of experience in manufacturing and mechanical experience operating machinery. Previous experience in a highly dextrous, high-speed production environment that requires extreme attention to detail is an asset. You have an understanding of production expectations, you adhere to strict safety, quality, and production standards, including cleaning and organizing personal workstations. When cases arise, you help troubleshoot and elevate issues to leadership. You thrive in an environment where hand speed, attention to detail, following protocol, and working efficiently are paramount.

Production Schedule:

We are hiring for Full-Time positions in our production facility:

Evening Shift: Full-Time Schedule: Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 11:30 pm (Weekend availability also available if desired)

Required Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented and able to follow specific guidelines.
• Willingness to learn new machinery, processes, and techniques as the production environment evolves.
• Willingness and capability to troubleshoot machinery issues and elevate them to appropriate leadership when necessary. A proactive attitude towards resolving operational challenges.
• Previous experience working in a highly dextrous production environment that demands extreme attention to detail. Ability to perform tasks accurately and consistently in a fast-paced setting.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to convey information about production progress, machinery issues, and other relevant matters to supervisors and team members.
• Ability to take initiative to improve processes, identify areas for optimization, and contribute ideas for enhancing production efficiency and quality.
• Coachable and a quick learner.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing production needs, schedules, and priorities. Willingness to take on new tasks and responsibilities as required. This may include manual encapsulation, weighing, and other production-related tasks.
• Bonus: Understand and have employed USP/GMP procedures or worked in Pharmacy in the past.

You will learn to:

• Clean and set up dosing and encapsulation machinery, accessories and production rooms.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Monitor machinery during operation, making adjustments and troubleshooting as necessary.
• Perform general maintenance of machinery.
• Follow appropriate cleaning protocols to ensure that each of our small-batch, unique vitamin formulas are not cross-contaminated during the production process.

Our Amazing Perks & Employee Programs:

• Paid Vacation Time
• 5 Paid Sick Days (if you need them, we have you covered)
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Fitness and Wellness Account
• Your Own Personalized Supplement Plan
• Team Events and Socials
• An opportunity to grow and make an impact on an amazing team!

***Note: While we would love to meet every applicant, we have supplements to make! Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. We thank you so much for your interest.

Our team handles both personal information and personal health information, which means candidates who receive and accept employment offers must undergo a background check.