Manufacturing Technician (3rd Shift)

Amway; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health and wellness sector is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join their Nutritional Products facility in Ada, Michigan. This role involves working as part of a collaborative team on the 3rd shift, handling various operations including machinery and quality assurance in a GMP environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate manufacturing equipment while adhering to safety and cleanliness protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to lift 0 - 50 lbs.
• Proficient in English to understand SOPs and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated packaging lines and assist in QA testing.
• Support training and development of other team members.
• Maintain records in a GMP regulated environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician (3rd Shift)

Posting Start Date: 6/10/25

Job Location: Ada (Grand Rapids), MI

Requisition ID: 41997

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician (Nights)

Department / Division: Nutritional Products Plant (NPP) / Manufacturing

Pay Rate:

Associate Technician $20.27 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential

Manufacturing Technician $21.62 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential

Location: Ada, MI

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Manufacturing Tech to join our team in our Nutritional Products facility.The Night Team shift is 8:30 pm to 6:30 am and works Sunday night through Wednesday night.As a Manufacturing Technician in the plant, you will be part of a collaborative team, learning all aspects of the plant’s operations.

In this versatile role, you will have the opportunity to learn all functional areas within NPP–blending powder drink mixes, operating highly automated packaging lines such as cannisters, sticks and pouches lines, facilitating warehouse operations, QA testing, and cleaning and sanitizing equipment. You will assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training materials, and schedules. Since this is a GMP regulated plant, it will be important to complete and maintain all required records and documentation.

Over time as you develop in your career, you will train other team members on proper standards and operating procedures and will also provide peer reviews and feedback to team members as well. This role will have a focused career progression with a skill development system that allows for multiple avenues to promotion.

NOTE: This plant manufactures products containing food allergens including but not limited to milk, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat / gluten, fish, shellfish, and egg

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Must be capable of lifting 0 – 50 lbs
• Attestation of English language ability – proficiently able to read, speak, and write in English in order to understand instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety warnings/notifications/trainings/processes
• Ability to read, interpret, and verbally communicate GMP & FDA documentation and regulation
• Prior experience with manufacturing food products, troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment, or working in cGMP environment

Skills to be successful in the role:

• Strong attention to detail/safety and a high level of accuracy
• Willingness to follow strict cleanliness/sanitation guidelines
• Organizational and time management skills
• The ability to trust and follow through on commitments with team members
• The drive to understand the root cause of issues and develop and enhance processes
• Willingness to adapt to different approaches, ideas, tools, techniques, and processes

Physical requirements of position:

• Frequent bending and continuous twisting for the purpose of working on equipment from below level to overhead, picking, gathering and packing orders from shelves to conveyors and loading and combining orders, adding raw materials to blends and weigh-up
• Frequent computer operation (e.g., typing, reading monitor, etc.) for up to 6 hours.
• Frequent gripping for up to 6 hours, for the purpose of operating hand and power tools, equipment hand controls, gripping ropes and/or chains, and selecting and grabbing product for mixing, packing, or shipping/receiving
• Continuous lifting and carrying of 50-pound packed boxes and equipment
• Continuous standing and walking up to 8 hours.
• Continuous use of upper body (arms, wrists, hands) for up to 12 hours
• Continuous twisting for the purpose of picking, gathering and packing orders from shelves to conveyors, adding raw materials in weigh-up and blending, and turning while driving moving vehicles
• Frequent climbing for the purpose of climbing on and off equipment on ladders.

What’s special about this facility:

NPP manufactures and packages powder drink mixes for the Amway Nutrilite Brand. This is a food-safe facility and has high standards for cleanliness and sanitation.

Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future.

Based in Ada, Michigan, U.S.A. Headquartered on the same property where it was founded. Family owned. Guided by six original values and shaped to this day by our Founders Fundamentals. The heart of Amway hasn’t changed in its six decades. We exist to help people realize their potential, even as we’ve grown to span six continents with a presence in 100+ countries and territories.

Amway complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – the protection of personal data and digital privacy. Each of our affiliate locations have their own visa work permit and hiring and immigration policies, which may impact the ability to consider applicants who need authorization to work in a particular country.