Machine Operator

WASA Wasatch Product Development; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasatch Labs in Layton, Utah, seeks a Filling Operator to operate, clean, and maintain filling equipment, perform CIP/COP hookups, and help ensure safe, high‑quality production. You set up machines, monitor cycles, perform quality checks, and keep logs in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow GMPs, document procedures, and work with a team to continuously improve. The role may require lifting 50–70 pounds and occasional weekend work, with competitive benefits including medical, dental, and a

Qualifications

• Awareness of GMPs and regulations for raw materials
• Oral and written communication in English
• Ability to read and write legibly in English
• Develop and promote a safe work environment
• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes and troubleshooting
• Basic computer skills including Excel, internet and email
• Ability to lift loads of 50–70 pounds
• Stand/walk throughout shift and occasional weekends/holidays

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and monitor machines to start/end production cycles
• Communicate with upstream/downstream operations to prevent disruptions
• Adjust machine settings based on product specifications
• Feed raw materials to semi-automated machines
• Inspect parts with measuring tools and conduct quality checks
• Maintain line housekeeping and sanitation; perform CIP/COP hookups
• Keep logs of line activity, machine efficiency, and approvals
• Follow GMPs, Food Safety, and SOPs; report incidents
• Attend monthly plant training

Skills

Good Manufacturing Practices

Communication skills

English literacy

Team building

Safe work environment

Troubleshooting

Basic computer skills (Excel, internet

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company: Wasatch Labs

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Filling Operator reports to the Filling Supervisor. They are responsible for operating, cleaning, change overs and providing basic maintenance (clean, inspect and lube) and upkeep of equipment. These functions include a variety of duties and responsibilities that are directly, or indirectly, linked to safely producing the highest quality products possible.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up, maintain, and monitor machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start and end production cycles.
• Communicate with upstream and downstream operations to maintain process flow and prevent production disruptions
• Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. weights, pressures) based on specifications of product.
• Feed raw materials or parts to semi-automated machines.
• Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools
• Conduct product quality checks
• Maintain line housekeeping and sanitation including performing CIP/COP hookups
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Ensure the highest quality product by performing all required procedures, quality checks and documentation to meet specifications Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws.
• Operation and troubleshooting of equipment
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
• Maintain logbooks of line activity and machine efficiency and performance
• Follow company GMPs, Food Safety, and other applicable WPDNs SOPs.
• Report Food Safety and Quality incidents
• Attend monthly plant training.

SKILS & EXPERIENCE

• Maintain an awareness of and use Good Manufacturing Practices and the regulations that apply to handling raw materials and components
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read and write legibly in English
• Team building skills
• Develop and promote a safe work environment for self and co-workers
• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Basic computer skills including Excel, internet and email
• Play an active role to help execute changeover activities and continuously improve
• Understand and initiate route cause analysis, in line with down time to help implement preventative solutions
• Regularly required to stand and move about within the work areas.
• Ability to lift loads of 50-70 pounds
• Able to work occasional weekends, holidays
• Strong attention to detail

Our Benefits & Perks

You will be part of an engaged, inclusive, global community that values family, giving back, beauty, and sustainability. We offer competitive benefits to eligible employees with comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; supplemental life, voluntary short-term, and disability insurance; free access to therapists; a health savings account and 401k. You'll also be empowered to prioritize what's important to you through our vacation policy.

Rhyz, Inc. is the strategic investment arm of NSE (NYSE:NUS). Rhyz was formed in 2019 as a dynamic family of companies bound by a collective desire to explore and share new areas of growth and opportunity. It includes the following companies acquired by NSE to drive its consumer products business: Wasatch Labs Elevate Health Sciences Casepak 3i Solutions