Blending Operator

Pharmavite; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmavite is seeking a Blending Operator in Alabama to ensure correct ingredient checks, batch records, and material handling for blending operations. The role uses MES to stage, charge and yield products and requires forklift certification plus three years of manufacturing experience.

Expect long shifts with heavy lifting and strict PPE compliance. The company offers a competitive total rewards package, growth opportunities, and a path within a leading vitamin and supplement brand.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED or 5 years work equivalency.
• Requires forklift certification within six months of attaining position.
• Requires three years of manufacturing experience. Prior experience as a production machine operator or utility worker preferred.
• Stand and often walk for full shift, lift up to 50 lbs, and operate a forklift in congested areas.
• Read batch records and safety instructions; wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Pull raw materials from warehouse for batch production.
• Blend ingredients per batch records and discharge into sacks up to 1,000 kilos; weigh accurately.
• Apply MES to Stage, Charge and Yield products.
• Make entries on batch records, labels and logbooks with accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness of blending equipment and room per standards.
• Operate sieve analysis and moisture testing to ensure product quality.
• Subdivide bulk product for outside sales per instructions.
• Maintain FDA/pharma records and related documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual dexterity

English communication

Batch records literacy

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years work equivalency

Tools

MES

Job description

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.

Day Shift 5

The Blending Operator is responsible for checking all ingredients for correct part number, lot number, expiration date and quantity and uses forklift to transport ingredients to mezzanine area. Charges blender with ingredients following explicit directions on batch record procedure.

Responsibilities

Critical contributions this role is counted on to deliver include:

• Pull raw materials from warehouse for stage product accountability.
• Blends ingredients following explicit directions on batch record procedures and discharges into super sacks (up to 1,000 kilos); weighs to ensure correct weight/volume, and uses forklift to transport sacks to compressing area.
• Apply Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to Stage, Charge and Yield products.
• Makes appropriate entries onto batch records, labels and logbooks ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensures cleanliness of blending equipment and blending room to required standards by using small hand tools to disassemble equipment and cleaning as necessary; and thoroughly cleaning the walls, floors and all other fixtures in the blending room using standard cleaning tools and cleansing agents.
• Operates sieve analysis machine to test particle size; tests moisture level in product to ensure its integrity and compliance with set standards.
• Subdivides bulk product for outside sales in accordance with instructions.
• Maintains a variety of written records on cleaning, checking, and product batches as required by the FDA and Pharmavite procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Critical Success Factors

You’ll be most successful in this role if you have:

• Manual dexterity to manipulate controls of blending and other equipment.
• Physical ability to work on feet for a full shift, regularly lifts and carries heavy containers up to 50lbs, and performs all duties of job in a safe manner.
• Physical ability to bend and scoop large quantities of raw material from container and dump into hopper above head levels; and to work on feet for a full 12-hour shift.
• English communication skills to maintain routine written logs and records. Communicate with supervisors and others and read batch records, operating instructions, and safety regulations.

Required Skills & Capabilities

In order to take on these challenges, you’ll need to have:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED is required or 5 years work equivalency.
• Requires forklift certification within six months of attaining position.
• Requires three years of manufacturing experience. Prior experience as a production machine operator or utility worker or similar work is preferred. A complete working knowledge of the blending operation is preferred.
• Stand and often walk up and down stairs for the full shift, with little/no flexibility to move from the work station. Perform repetitive job duties for long periods of time. Push/pull/lift/carry heavy containers of product regularly throughout shift of up to 50lbs. Safely operate a fork lift and pallet jack in congested areas
• Constant exposure to noise levels loud enough to require employees wear hearing protection. Warm to hot temperature levels, fumes, vibration, dust, etc., sufficient to cause minor to major discomfort. The employee to wear protective eye wear, hair net, uniforms, safety shoes, gloves, back support (if desired) and, at times, dust masks or half mask respirators.
• 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

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 $37,000.00 - $60,000.00.

Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications and job- related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws.

Base pay is only one component of our total rewards