Bottling Line Operator

NutraBrands, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Educational Reimbursement

Substantial product discounts

Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Job summary

NutraBrands, Inc is seeking a dedicated production operator to perform line productions under limited supervision. Responsibilities include operating machinery, ensuring quality standards, and preparing products for shipping. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, mechanical experience, and good communication skills.

This position offers access to comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) plan, educational reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Six to twelve months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Food Handlers Permit.

Responsibilities

• Operates machinery and conducts quality control checks.
• Inspects filled containers to ensure specifications.
• Records information about batch codes and packaging.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Communication skills

Mathematical aptitude

Problem-solving ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, performs line productions and production duties following established procedures in the following areas: Work Orders, Machine Operation, Quality Control, etc.

Essential Functions

• Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and prepares filled bottles for packing and shipping.
• Replenishes packaging supplies such as bottles, lids, boxes, shrink-wrap or labels.
• Sets up machine with correct lids, bottles, labels and product.
• Operates machinery with ability to make minor adjustments or repairs.
• Starts, stops, or regulates speed of conveyor.
• Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging process.
• Inspects filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.
• Records information such as batch code, time, and date packaged.
• Responsible for correct count, accurate label placement, batch codes and lids for each bottle.
• Works from technical data to ensure quality production runs.
• Moves throughout line to ensure accuracy and verify orders.
• Assists supervisor in additional duties as necessary.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contributes to department team goals based on productivity, quantity, quality, and accuracy of work.
• Cross trains and demonstrates competency on all essential job functions of the bottling department.
• Keeps records of number of items or cartons shipped from the warehouse.
• Supports and participates in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs and activities.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General mechanical experience and/or knowledge preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Food Handlers Permit.

Physical Requirements

While performing duties, employee regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. Employee must exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required include near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, accommodation, color vision, and field of vision.

Our Benefits

• Access to our Employee Health Clinic for your medical needs.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance coverage.
• Participation in the Family First Program, emphasizing work‑life balance.
• 401(k) plan with generous employer match.
• Educational Reimbursement opportunities.
• Wellness Incentives to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Substantial product discounts.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.