Manufacturing Associate

MegaFood; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

MegaFood, a Certified B Corporation and 50+ years of scientific experience, seeks a Manufacturing Associate to support coating, blending, milling, pressing, and cleaning of manufacturing equipment. The role requires attention to materials, weights, and batch records, with daily English reading/writing and math tasks.

We offer benefits from day one, PTO, wellness programs, and a supportive team culture. This position is based in Londonderry, NH and requires standing for long periods and lifting

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED or 5 years work equivalent experience.
• Good math skills for computing measurements and unit conversions.
• Must be able to read & write numbers accurately from work orders, labels and product lot numbers.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for coating, roller compaction, blending, milling, pressing and cleaning of manufacturing equipment.
• Weigh and blend materials, verify correct materials and lots per Work Order.
• Dispense powder mixtures into proper containers per Work Order.
• Operate equipment in manufacturing dept. such as Blender, Mill, Tablet Coater, Granulator, Oven.
• Maintain a harmonious team effort and assist other departments as needed.

Education

HS Diploma/GED or 5 years work equivalent experience

Job description

MegaFood, a Certified B Corporation and 1% for the Planet member, leverages 50+ years of scientific experience to thoughtfully craft quality supplements made with real food & nutrients that your body knows how to absorb. Since our founding in 1973, MegaFood has been committed to providing people safe, high quality supplements and takes food safety and quality seriously. MegaFood products are tested for 150+ pesticides are NSF GMP certified and are made without the top 9 food allergens (milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, and sesame.) MegaFood is also Certified Plastic Neutral through its partnership with rePurpose Global and has enabled recovery of over 740,000 pounds of nature-bound plastic since it became certified in 2023. Learn more at megafood.com or follow @megafood on Instagram, @realmegafood on TikTok and @MegaFood on LinkedIn.

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 1

The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for operating equipment and performing tasks that support the various business needs in manufacturing. This may vary and includes (but is not limited to) coating, roller compaction, blending, milling, pressing and the cleaning of various manufacturing equipment - as well as weekly majors.

Essential Elements

• Manufacturing/GMP experience preferred.
• 1 year of related work experience.
• Identifies and inspects materials for weighing/use.
• Verifies that the correct materials and the correct lots are being used per Work Order.
• Weighs and blends all material needed, checking all materials and weights. Completes paperwork and uses electronic batching system.
• Operates equipment to move materials (pallet jack, powered jack, carts).
• Dispenses powder mixtures into the proper containers per Work Order.
• Operates the following additional equipment located in the manufacturing department: Blender, Mill, Tablet Coater, Granulator, Oven.
• Consistently promotes and maintains a harmonious/productive team effort.
• Contributes to the department team effort by helping the team achieve the results needed.
• Daily use of good math skills required for computing measurements/unit conversions and must be able to use a calculator to verify results.
• General mechanical aptitude required for assembling, disassembling, and cleaning of machines and equipment.
• Must be able to read & write numbers accurately from work orders, labels and product lot numbers.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Reports to work on a daily basis as to comply with company attendance policy.
• Work overtime to meet customer and production goals as required.
• Ability to speak and read English.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Assists as needed and works closely with all other departments.

Minimum Educational Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED or 5 years work equivalent experience.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend and stoop; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift up to 50 pounds and/or move/push product on wheels over 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer You

• Eligibility for our benefits on your first day of employment.
• Paid time off to pursue your passion through our volunteer program.
• Annual wellness reimbursement, fitness challenges and lots more to keep you healthy.
• Generous time off programs including vacation and personal time and paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to work with passionate people, who care about our mission and each other.

Compensation And Benefits

We are 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 $40,000.00 - $66,000.00.

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 offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits.

MegaFood is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging. The collective sum of our individual differences, knowledge, life experiences, and unique talents, represents a significant part of our culture and is the foundation for our accomplishments and impact.

MegaFood is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. MegaFood recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

MegaFood also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.

California Fair Chance Act

Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Disclosure

Any misrepresentations or false statements during the application process, including regarding U.S. work authorization and/or the need for immigration sponsorship or support, may result in the rejection of candidacy or the termination of employment.