Packaging Filler Operator

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,617,440; Full time

Job summary

Pharmavite is hiring a Night Shift Packaging Filler Operator in Opelika, AL to service packaging lines, move components, and maintain supply to lines. The role emphasizes safety, cGMP compliance, and teamwork to meet production goals.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or GED, basic English skills, and certification for pallet jacks with experience using power industrial trucks. The position offers full-time hours and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or 5 years work equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Move and replenish packaging components and bulk per the pick list.
• Fill bottle, cap and product hoppers to maintain line supply.
• Return products to stock and complete inventory paperwork.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Reading SOPs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack certification

Power industrial trucks

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.

Night Shift 7 – Packaging Filler Operator

Responsible for servicing packaging lines by pulling and transporting all components (e.g., containers, caps and products) to lines in accordance with standard operating procedures and cGMPs. Responsible for filling and replenishing bottle, cap and filler hoppers and continuously monitors work activities to ensure results meet safety, quality and production goals. Supports and maintains an environment that fosters teamwork and communication. Reports issues and problems to lead or Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Moves and replenishes packaging components and bulk in accordance with "pick list". Verifies all components and bulk against the work order and transports using electric pallet jacks and other power industrial trucks to packaging line and staging area.
• Fills bottle, cap and product hoppers to ensure constant supply of components to line as required.
• Removes pallets of finished goods product from packaging lines or to quarantine area; uses pallet stacker equipment or other powered industrial trucks to replace full pallets with empty ones as needed.
• Returns product and components to stock accurately and in a timely fashion; and completes associated paper work to ensure maintenance of inventory records.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion (e.g., breaks down and palletizes used boxes, ensures empty pallets and totes are stored properly).
• Utilizes RF scanning equipment to charge components and bulk to the work order.
• Works with team to achieve change over goals.
• Supports all Autonomous Maintenance and continuous improvement activities on assigned packaging lines.
• Trains and cross trains other Utility Workers.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion, using rags, broom, dustpan and other cleaning utensils as required.
• Disassembles and sanitizes equipment at closeout of work orders, washes parts and machinery with water and cleaning agents. Dries parts as necessary.
• Performs all duties in compliance with safety procedures, cGMPs and SOPs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A High School diploma /GED is required or 5 years work equivalent experience.

Certification: Must obtain pallet jack and other power industrial truck certification within six months.

Experience: Requires six months manufacturing and or warehousing experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Sufficient English speaking, reading and writing skills to communicate with supervisors, line leads and team members. Ability to read and understand SOPs, cGMPs, safety procedures and packaging standards. Maintain routine written records.
• Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills to calculate replenishment quantities.

Physical Requirements

Stand/walk for full work shift.

Pull, push and lift boxes, totes and similar loads of up to 50 pounds more than 50% of time using pallet jacks and other powered industrial trucks.

Required to walk up and down stairs and ladders.

Manual dexterity to manipulate components and operate equipment controls and tools.

Environment

Constant exposure to noise levels loud enough to require employees wear hearing protection when inside the packaging room.

Warm temperature levels, fumes, vibration, dust, etc., sufficient to cause minor discomfort.

Employees to wear protective eye wear, hair net, safety shoes and uniforms.

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. Pharmavite provides compensation for all overtime hours worked by non-exempt (hourly) employees in accordance with state and federal law. The need to work overtime hours will be determined by management, based on customer and business necessity to meet the needs of our business, Pharmavite may require employees to work overtime. Voluntary overtime requested by non-exempt employees must be approved in advance by the employee’s supervisor.

Health and wellness begins with us. Pharmavite 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.

Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

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

If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail].

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

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.

PRO-GROWTH You deserve opportunities to excel and grow professionally, no matter what role you play at Pharmavite. So we offer training and development opportunities to help you pursue your goals.

FULLY DIVERSE Everyone has a different view of the world, and we love that. Having a workplace where everyone is heard is key to good collaboration and meaningful participation.

HEALTH-MINDED Health isn't something we deliver only to customers. Our employees and their families are on the receiving end too, through wellness programs that help us practice what we preach.

More than 50 years ago, our founders aimed to improve health & wellness by focusing on the basics—good nutrition and essential vitamins & minerals. Since that day, we’ve become a leader in the health and wellness industry and have earned the trust of consumers, healthcare professionals, and retailers alike. Our sole purpose then and now is to bring the gift of health to life, by helping people achieve a healthier way of living. This purpose is our passion and priority. Helping people live healthier, fulfilling lives is no simple task. Guiding us on our journey are our core beliefs. Simply put, we believe energy and vitality fuel the pursuit of happiness. We believe our world of plenty is creating a poverty of health, but good health should be within reach for all. We also believe in achieving good health through the power of complete nutrition—not quick fixes—and that you can’t have trust without truth. Culture isn't something that's easily explained, but you know it when you feel it. And at Pharmavite, we like our people to feel supported.